Robert D. Karnes

Born in Overbrook, Kansas and a graduate of the University of Kansas, this individual has left his imprint in Track in every school he has attended and coached at.

  1. He was 2 time State champion in the mile in high school.
  2. He won 13 individual conference championships in Cross Country, mile and 2-mile runs in track while attending college.
  3. He has spent 5 years coaching high school track and 14 years at Drake.
  4. While at Drake he has coached 15 Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Track and Cross Country.
  5. President of NCAA Cross Country Coaches.
  6. Member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, 4 years.
  7. Member of the NCAA Track and Field Rules Committee.
  8. President of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletes.
  9. Drake Relays Director.