I rewatched the Rio 10k tonight, as NBC sports was replaying the men’s distance races. Rupp seemed to just “not have it” those last 3 laps like he did in Rio. Think a bronze was in the cards for him that night. Had he lost a step from his track prowess in lieu of his emphasis of the marathon? Was he saving his legs for the marathon final. One second he was there at 800m, then suddenly out the back. Anyone close to the source that might know?
Interesting also to see so many athletes in the race that eventually turned in strong marathons: Osako, Shitara, Karoki, Farah, etc...