Athlete Bios

Galen Rupp

Men's Marathon

Qualifying Time: 2:08:48
Qualifying Race: 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Galen Rupp
Date of Birth

05/08/86

Age on Race Day

37

Current Residence

Portland, OR

Hometown

Portland, OR

High School

Central Catholic High School

Current Affiliation

Nike

Marathon PB

2:06:07

First Trials qualification

No

Previous Trials

2008 (track), 2012 (track), 2016 (track and marathon), 2020 (marathon)

Number of attempts to qualify

1

College(s)

University of Oregon

Career Highlights
2012 Olympic Silver Medalist 10,000m; 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Marathon; 2-time U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon Champion; 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Champion; 2018 Volkswagen Prague Marathon Champion; 12-time USATF Champion
Family
Married to Keara Rupp; they have three children: Twins Emmie and Grayson; Jaden, Lucas
Greatest Accomplishment
Husband and father
Interesting Story
I will be looking to qualify for my 5th Olympics in Orlando
Favorite Movie

Billy Madison

Favorite TV Show/Series

Seinfeld

Favorite Post-race Indulgence

Pizza

Favorite Breakfast

Waffles