22-year old Galen Rupp secured a spot on the US Olympic Track & Field team by finishing second last night in the 10,000. Rupp, covered the distance in 27:43:11 behind Abdi Abdirahman. The youngster is coached by track great Alberto Salazar who sees Rupp doing big things in the future. As for the Olympics, "Galen is years and years away," Salazar said. "At least four years away from being able to compete."
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