Athlete Quotes - Men's 10,000m

Galen Rupp – Winner Men’s 10,000M
 
On his race:
“I was focused on the race first and foremost. I wanted to make sure that I had done everything I needed to do mentally and physically. I knew it was just about relaxing when I was in there. And to make it count.”
Recognizing the crowd at Hayward Field:
“A lot of gratitude. This is why they call it Tracktown USA. People were hanging around for a 10k award ceremony at 9 o’clock at night. Most places, as soon as the race is over, people are out of there. This has been so fun for me to be part of this rejuvenation of Oregon Track and Field. It is special to be a part of – it’s hard to put into words.”