Saturday, August 4, 2012

Galen Rupp Takes Silver in Olympic 10k!


In a race that just about brought tears to my eyes, Galen Rupp showed absolutely amazing closing speed to bring home a silver for himself and the USA. It's the first men's medal in the 10k for the US since 19freaking64, when Billy Mills, yes, Billy Mills, took gold.

Read all about it at the Oregonian.

And check out a nice photo spread from the Oregonian.

Great after-race quotes from the US runners in this Runner's World article.

Photo by Bruce Ely from the Oregonian.

1 comment:

  1. I think Gags is coaching Julie Culley who qualified for the 5000 meter finals today. Woo hoo! I'm happy for her and happy for him too.

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