Galen Rupp has been in the spotlight since he was setting Junior and American high school records back in the early 2000's. His journey from high school, to the University of Oregon and eventually the pro ranks as a Nike Oregon Project runner has been tremendously successful.

Luckily, FloTrack has been along for the ride capturing some of his biggest career highlights, post-race workouts, behind the scenes interviews and more.

Get to know 2016 Olympian, Galen Rupp as we take you through the years of one of the greatest American distance runners of all-time.

THROUGH THE YEARS IN PHOTOS

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THROUGH THE YEARS IN VIDEOS

GALEN RUPP AS AN OREGON DUCK

Galen Rupp after 11th place finish at 2007 World Championship 10k


Galen Rupp 2008 NCAA XC CHAMP!


Galen Rupp Before the 2009 Bowerman Award


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Galen Rupp's pro debut - 2010 UNM Lobo Opener (Men's 800)


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GALEN RUPP WORKING OUT

Top Secret Mo Farah and Galen Rupp workout -- 2012


Galen Rupp post 3:50 mile indoor tempo -- 2013


Galen Rupp with Alberto in the weight room -- 2013


Galen Rupp's 5xMile after his 2-mile American record -- 2014


Galen Rupp FloTrack Throwdown tune-up -- 2015

GALEN RUPP AT THE OLYMPICS

THE PROGRAM: Nike Oregon Project | The Untold Olympic Story (Ep. 1) -- 2012

WATCH THE SIX-PART SERIES -- THE PROGRAM: NIKE OREGON PROJECT NOW!

THE PROGRAM: Nike Oregon Project
Episode One -- The Untold Olympic Story (Shown Above)
Episode Two -- Dathan and the Marathon
Episode Three -- Training Days
Episode Four -- Centro
Episode Five -- Alberto Addresses the Critics
Episode Six -- Life at 8,000 ft
Bonus Episode -- Salazar's Death


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GALEN RUPP GOING FOR RECORDS

Galen Rupp American 2-mile record 8:07.41 -- 2014


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Galen Rupp 3:50.92 American Record attempt - 2013 BU Terrier

Galen Rupp after running new 10K American Record in 26:44.36! -- 2014


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GALEN RUPP DOES A TV COMMERCIAL?

GALEN RUPP RUNS THE MARATHON

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Meb Keflezighi awkwardly takes Galen Rupp to task about crowding his space -- 2016


Galen Rupp answers doping criticism by Kara Goucher after Olympic Trials Marathon -- 2016

GALEN RUPP QUALIFIIES FOR THE OLYMPICS, AGAIN

Galen Rupp wins his 8th U.S. 10k Title at the 2016 Olympic Trials

Marathon qualification

10,000m qualification @G_Rupp is READY FOR #Rio2016! https://t.co/1o4kqaNRTK

— U.S. Olympic Team (@TeamUSA) July 2, 2016

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• Galen Rupp Wins 8th 10K, Two Soldiers Make Olympic Team

BUT NOT IN THE 5k

Galen Rupp talks about his attempt to make the 2016 Olympics in three events
Video Courtesy The Oregonian/OregonLive

BONUS VIDEO

FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO RICK-ROLL (Errr - Bieber) A FRIEND...

Workout Wednesday: Galen Rupp's marathon trials post race workout!