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South Tama County junior, Jo Jo Tyynismaa will be competing at the Drake Relays in three events Thursday, April 22. She will be running in the open 100, 100 Meter Hurdles and 400 Meter Hurdles. The relays are held at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Allison Graham/News Chronicle
One of South Tama’s female track athletes will compete at the Drake Relays this week.
STC junior, Jojo Tyynismaa, qualified for the prestigious race at the infamous blue oval in three events.
Tyynismaa will be running in the open 100, 100 Meter Hurdles and 400 Meter Hurdles on Thursday morning and afternoon.
Due to COVID-19 the relays will look different this year. Fan attendance will be limited. There are also requirements for competitors. But the show will go on.