Kennedy's career had more of a spotlight on it it because he was the only American distance runner doing well.
Holman was good in the 1500, but had issues making US teams and running well in championship races.
No one competed well internationally in the 10,000 for the US at the time.
In 1996, Kennedy was the only American to make the Olympic final in the 1500, 5000 and 10,000 combined.
The year Rupp was 6th in the WC 10,000, Rupp was 8th.
Lagat was 2nd in the 5000 plus Teg and Solinsky made the final.
3 Americans made the 1500 final headed by Lagat's Bronze.
Ritz would do as well as Kennedy but had more American company.