PHOTOS: U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Atlanta

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PHOTOS: U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Atlanta

The first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, (from left) Molly Seidel, Aliphine Tuliamuk, Sally Kipyego, Jacob Riley, Galen Rupp and Abdi Abdirahman, pose for a photo after they finished the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Galen Rupp is the first man athlete to cross the finish line during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. Featuring just under 700 of the country's top runners, the race is organized by Atlanta Track Club as part of America's Marathon Weekend. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Three Women American athletes heading to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, (from left) Molly Seidel, Aliphine Tuliamuk, and Sally Kipyego, pose for a photo after they finished the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Sally Kipyego reacts after she was qualified during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Molly Seidel (left) and Aliphine Tuliamuk, hug after they were qualified during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Aliphine Tuliamuk is the first woman athlete to cross the finish line during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The first three American male athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo, (from left) Jacob Riley, Galen Rupp and Abdi Abdirahman, pose for a photo after they finished the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The lead group of America's top female runners during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The lead group of America's top female runners during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A lead group of male runners during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

America's top male runners take off from the starting line for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Female runners who qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic celebrate in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Aliphine Tuliamuk celebrates as she heads for the finish line during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. T(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Abdi Abdirahman reacts after he qualified during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Jacob Riley and Abdi Abdirahman, are second and third runners to finish as Galen Rupp (right), who finished the first, cheers during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Jacob Riley reacts as he heads for the finish line to be qualified during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

America's top female runners participate in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

America's top female runners take off from the starting line for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. Featuring just under 700 of the country's top runners, the race is organized by Atlanta Track Club as part of America's Marathon Weekend. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (left) and Aliphine Tuliamuk get emotional during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A runner collapses after she crossed the finish line during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

An official holds medals for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team qualifiers during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. Featuring just under 700 of the country's top runners, the race is organized by Atlanta Track Club as part of America's Marathon Weekend. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Aliphine Tuliamuk (center) celebrates with teammates after she finished first place during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

America's top runners participate in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The marathon will decide the first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Game in Tokyo. Featuring just under 700 of the country's top runners, the race is organized by Atlanta Track Club as part of America's Marathon Weekend. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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The first six American athletes heading to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, (from left) Molly Seidel, Aliphine Tuliamuk, Sally Kipyego, Jacob Riley, Galen Rupp and Abdi Abdirahman, pose for a photo after they finished the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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