Jemima Sumgong won the women’s 26.2-mile race, becoming the first Kenyan woman to win a gold medal in the event. Rupp seemed in position to perhaps become the first American man to win the Olympic marathon since Frank Shorter in 1972. Last fall, while winning the Berlin Marathon, Kipchoge might have set the world record, but the insoles came out of his Nike shoes. By 20 1/2 miles, the race was left to Kipchoge, Lilesa and Rupp to decide the medals between them. “I was emotionally drained after the 10K, but I got it out of the system and decided to have an attacking race,” Rupp, 30 said.

Source: National Post August 21, 2016 21:45 UTC