Running by himself proved no challenge for Rupp.

He’s like, ‘Where are they?’ He blew them out of the water. “We’ve got serious talent here, and there’s not another runner in sight. “This is crazy,” said RunWESTIN Concierge Chris Heuisler, who was providing commentary for the Periscope broadcast from the press truck. He would have showed his rivals his back except they weren’t close enough to even see his singlet. “I tried to help the guys, biding my time,” Rupp said.īut along Boat House Row, where the Penn, Temple and other college rowers store their boats, Rupp took off. He dealt with the humidity better than his rivals. “The last three, four, five miles, I cannot lie, it was hot,” said Rupp. While the runners were treated to cloud cover, it was accompanied by 90 percent humidity. Jordan Hasay earned American female honors, finishing third in 1:10:41. Caroline Rotich, winner of the 2016 Boston Marathon, placed second in 1:09:40.

Defar pulled away along the Schuykill near Mile 9, winning in 1:08:45. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Meseret Defar was nearly as dominant as Rupp. Gebrekiden Abadi finished third in 1:04:05. Hometown favorite Marty Hehir took second in 1:04:00. Rupp ran away from the field, winning the historic race in 1 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds. Nor did the thousands of runners who laced up their kicks for the 40th American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon.Ī two-time Olympic medalist, Rupp performed a disappearing act Sunday morning. PHILADELPHIA – September 17, 2017 – The downtown streets of Philadelphia and scenic park setting along the Schuykill River proved no match for Galen Rupp.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters headlined the post-race Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series.

Historic event celebrated 40 years with 23 original legacy runners.

Meseret Defar places first in the women’s half marathon.

Galen Rupp Triumphs at AACR Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon

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