Galen Rupp vs Khalid Khannouchi
Galen Rupp vs Khalid Khannouchi: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Galen Rupp and Khalid Khannouchi?
Khalid Khannouchi is another prominent figure in American distance running, known for his marathon prowess. Rupp's victory at the Chicago Marathon in 2017 was significant as it ended a long American drought since Khannouchi's last win.
Galen Rupp
Key numbers
- Olympic Appearances4
- World Championships3
- Marathon Wins3
- NCAA Titles5
- NCAA All-American Honors7
Top honours
- Olympic Silver MedalMen's 10,000 meters, 2012 London
- Olympic Bronze MedalMen's Marathon, 2016 Rio de Janeiro
- Chicago Marathon Champion2017
- U.S. Olympic Trials ChampionMarathon, 2020
- NCAA Cross Country Champion2008
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Khalid Khannouchi
Key numbers
- Marathon Wins2
- Personal Best (Marathon)2:05:38
- World Records2
- Olympic Appearances1
Top honours
- World Record HolderFirst to run under 2:06:00 in the marathon
- Chicago Marathon Champion1999, 2000
- New York City Marathon Champion2000