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Born in Portland, Oregon, Galen Rupp was originally a soccer player, but caught the attention of Alberto Salazar, an American marathon runner, who coached Rupp to several junior and American High School records. Rupp went on to attend the University of Oregon where he earned 14 All-American honors and five individual championships.