Galen Rupp has entered the 10,000 meters on Friday night at the Prefontaine Classic, meet officials announced Tuesday.

The 2012 Olympic silver medalist reportedly has asked for a fast pace, and could make a bid to break his own U.S. record of 26 minutes, 48 seconds.

The Prefontaine Classic will be contested on Friday and Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene. Events Friday are free.

Here is the complete release on Rupp's entry into the 10,000 from the Pre Classic.

-- Ken Goe + @KenGoe