Rankings and Recognition
Falcon was ranked among the top ten runners in his event in the US and the world by Track and Field News on numerous occasions:
| Year | Event | World rank | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1500 meters | - | 7th |
| 1989 | 1500 meters | - | 3rd |
| 5000 meters | - | 1st | |
| 1990 | 1500 meters | 3rd | 1st |
| 1991 | 1500 meters | - | 8th |
| 1992 | 1500 meters | - | 3rd |
| 1993 | 1500 meters | - | 5th |
| 10,000 meters | - | 7th |
In 1990, Falcon received the prestigious Glenn Cunningham Award from the USATF as the top American male distance runner.
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