Galen Rupp 10K Champion 2009 NCAA Track and Field Championships
Galen Rupp of the University of Oregon battled Sam Chelanga and Shawn Forrest in an epic 10k at the 2009 NCAA Track and Field Championships at the University of Arkansas. Rupp sat on Chelanga and Forrest until 600 meters to go in the 10,000 meter run. Rupp won his 5th NCAA Championship at the 2009 NCAA Track Championship.