Gonzaga program makes history by winning 4 x 1600 relay at Drake Relays...
DES MOINES, Iowa-- In a historic achievement for the Gonzaga track and field program, the Zags emerged victorious in the 4 x 1600 meter relay for the first time in program history Friday afternoon at the Drake Relays. Jacob Alfonso, Sam Geiger, Carp Mukai, and Wil Smith (photo of the relay team courtesy Gonzaga Athletics) were the four who competed in the event, snagging a first-place finish (16:50.57) by just three-tenths of a second over a squad from meet-host Drake. The Zags were as deep as sixth place after the first mile but worked their way up to the lead heading into the final leg. Smith was the anchor of the group and went neck and neck with Drake's Aidan Simon down the final stretch before coming out on top. Due to a weather delay, the race was held up for almost 90 minutes, and things got dicey as the team only had twelve minutes to warm up after the delay, according to Gonzaga men's head coach Pat Tyson. Despite having the least amount of time to warmup before the s
