Jefe in the CO wrote:
I understand why you think Rupp will DNF because that is what the Ethiopian marathon team has grown accustomed to at the Olympics. But, at 60 minute half, 26:48 10k and Olympic silver medal, 3:50 mile speed, and a sub 2:10 first time marathon in the heat - I'd say that Mr. Rupp matches up well against the EAs and especially the Ethiopians who will be on their 3rd or 4th marathon of the year.
He certainly will be an unknown that the EAs will have to keep a wary eye on. So yes, for you and your marathon team's sake, you should hope for a DNF.
Your memory for your RUPP FANTASY dream statistics is really pathetic.
I do not see any SUB 2:10 FIRST TIME MARATHON IN THE HEAT. PLEASE SHOW US ALL JEFE:
2016 USA Olympic Marathon Trials Men’s Results:
1 Galen Rupp Portland 02:11:12
2 Meb Keflezighi San Diego 02:12:20
3 Jared Ward Provo 02:13:00
4 Luke Puskedra Eugene 02:14:12
5 Tyler Pennel Blowing Rock 02:14:57
6 Matthew Llano Flagstaff 02:15:16
7 Shadrack Biwott Mammoth Lakes 02:15:23
8 Patrick Smyth Santa Fe 02:15:26
9 Sean Quigley Lafayette 02:15:52
10 Nick Arciniaga Flagstaff 02:16:25
I am so sorry that you are wrong again.
OK?
Discus(s).