Galen Rupp vs Mo Farah
Galen Rupp vs Mo Farah: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Galen Rupp and Mo Farah?
Rupp's rivalry with Mo Farah is notable, particularly during the Olympic Games where they competed in the 10,000 meters. Their races have often been closely contested, showcasing the best of distance running.
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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Mo Farah
Key numbers
- Olympic Gold Medals4
- World Championships Gold Medals6
- European Championships Gold Medals5
- Total Major Championships Medals30+
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals4 (2012, 2016 in 5,000 m and 10,000 m)
- World Championships Gold Medals6
- European Championships Gold Medals5
- European Athlete of the Year3 times
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year2017