Joel Smith ran a season-best time of 52.41 in the 400-meter hurdles at the prestigious Drake Relays where he finished 10th overall and second among NCAA Division III competitors. Smith's time in the event currently ranks third-fastest in D-III this season. He then concluded the meet by anchoring the 4x400-meter relay that ran a 3:15.68 - tied for 14th-best in Division III - where he produced a 47.93 split time.