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Flora crowned most beautiful bulldog ahead of Drake Relays

Jason Clayworth

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Three people in Duke University blue shirts pose with a bulldog wearing a crown and cape, seated on a blue velvet throne. A "GRIFF" display sits beside them. — Flora, a 7-year-old bulldog from Iowa Falls, won Drake University's 47th Beautiful Bulldog Contest and will serve as the 2026 Drake Relays mascot. Photo: Courtesy of Drake University

Flora, a 7-year-old bulldog from Iowa Falls, won Drake University's 47th Beautiful Bulldog Contest and will serve as the 2026 Drake Relays mascot. Photo: Courtesy of Drake University

Flora, a bulldog from Iowa Falls, was named top dog at Drake University's 47th Beautiful Bulldog Contest this week.

She was one of 24 finalists who were selected from a pool of 117 dogs from 13 states.

What's next: The Grand Blue Mile is today in downtown DSM, starting at 5:45pm.

Sporting competitions run Wednesday through Saturday at Drake Stadium.

Flora a bulldog being carried with a crown on her head — She's beauty, she's grace. Gif: Courtesy of Drake University

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