Two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp is recovering from surgery on his left foot that will put him out of action until at least next summer.
The surgery on Oct. 19 was to correct a condition called Haglund's Deformity, a bony bump on his heel that was causing his Achilles tendon to fray.
Haglund's Deformity is thought to be congenital. Rupp has the bumps on both heels, although to this point only the left one has been an issue.
Rupp, 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the 10,000 meters and 2016 bronze medalist in the marathon said he has had the bumps on his heels as long as he can remember.