Ryan Hall, the 2008 trials winner, set a searing early pace but could not hold it, falling behind in the 25th mile and taking second in 2:09:30. He said he might need to reassess his unconventional, faith-based training program as the 2012 London Games approach.

Abdi Abdirahman, who had made three previous Olympic teams at 10,000 meters, qualified in the marathon with a third-place finish in 2:09:47.

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