Scenes From the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials
A look at the sights of the race in Los Angeles.
by Brian Dalek
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Jonathan Beverly
Fans and spectators line the streets in Los Angeles for the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials.
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Diana Hernandez
A fast lead pack gets things going early in the men’s race.
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Jonathan Beverly
Early in the men’s race, Galen Rupp (black Nike shorts, white hat) and Jared Ward (far right) sit back in the pack. They would go on to finish first and third.
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David Willey
Runner’s World Editor-in-Chief David Willey spotted the women's leaders, Shalane Flanagan and Amy Cragg, running in unison. He tweeted: “At about mile 18, Shalane & Amy are so in sync they look like one runner.”
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Diana Hernandez
Runners in the women’s race get a quick glimpse of the Air & Space Museum.
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Jonathan Beverly
Tera Moody, who qualified for the trials with a 2:39:32 at the Chicago Marathon in 2015, heads to the curb with an injury.
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Diana Hernandez
Like many trials qualifiers, Tanner Fruit brought a large cheering section with him.
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Derek Call
Spectators near the end of the race supplied Meb Keflezighi a flag to take to the finish line.
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In his first crack at 26.2 miles, Galen Rupp celebrates a commanding victory with a strong fist pump.
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Scott Douglas
Meb Keflezighi and Jared Ward celebrate after finishing second and third overall, each securing a spot on the U.S. Olympic Marathon team.
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John Barnhart
After finishing fourth in the 2012 trials, Amy Cragg breaks the tape first in 2016 in a time of 2:28:20.
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Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images
Desiree Linden celebrates as she heads toward the finish line in second place. She made a strong move in the closing miles to catch Shalane Flanagan, but couldn’t close the gap on eventual winner, Amy Cragg.
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Jonathan Moore/Getty Images
Shalane Flanagan, who made the women’s team by finishing third, collapses into the arms of her training mate, Amy Cragg, at the finish. She quickly received treatment.
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Jonathan Beverly
In her first major marathon since 2014, Kara Goucher gutted through the heat and finished in fourth place, just missing out on making the U.S. team.
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Diana Hernandez
On a day where temperatures climbed into the high 70s, long stretches of the course with little shade made for a tough race.
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Diana Hernandez
Some young spectators seek any possible shade during the race.
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Jonathan Beverly
Even for some of the nation’s fastest marathoners, the heat was too much to take for the entire race.
Brian Dalek
Director of Content Operations Runner’s World & Bicycling
Brian has spent more than a decade focused on creating compelling news, health, and fitness content—with a particular interest on enthusiast activities like running and cycling. He’s coordinated coverage of major events like the Paris Olympics, Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Tour de France, with an eye toward both the professional race and the engaging stories readers love.
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