Jim Ryun

James Ronald "Jim" Ryun (born April 29, 1947) is an American politician and Olympic track and field athlete. He won a silver medal in the 1500 m at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Ryun later was in the United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007, representing Kansas' 2nd congressional district for the Republican Party.

Jim Ryun
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 2nd district
In office November 27, 1996 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by	Sam Brownback
Succeeded by	Nancy Boyda
Personal details
Born	James Ronald Ryun (1947-04-29) April 29, 1947 Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Anne Ryun
Residence	Jefferson County, Kansas
Alma mater	University of Kansas
Occupation	Athlete, sports management executive
Jim Ryun Personal information Nationality American Height 188 cm Weight 76 kg Sport Country United States Sport Athletics/Track, Mid-distance running Event(s) Mile, 1500 meters, 800 meters College team Kansas Jayhawks Club Club West Achievements and titles Olympic finals 1964 Tokyo 1500 m, 18th (sf) 1968 Mexico City 1500 m, 2 Silver 1972 Munich 1500 m, 55th (h) Personal best(s) Outdoors 880 yd/800 m: 1:44.9/1:44.3 (Terre Haute 1966) 1500 m: 3:33.1 (Los Angeles 1967) Mile: 3:51.1 (Bakersfield 1967) 2-mile: 8:25.2 AJR (Los Angeles 1966) 5000 m: 13:38.2 (Bakersfield 1972) Indoor 880 yd/800 m 1:48.3i/1:47.7i (Lawrence 1967) Mile: 3:56.4i (San Diego 1971) Medal record Men’s athletics Competitor for United States Olympic Games Silver 1968 Mexico City 1500 m

Jim Ryun Media

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  Ryun as a sports journalist in 1966

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  1971 Press Photo Record track runner Jim Ryun, with wife, announces comeback

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  Ryun is presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump in 2020

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  Ryun with President George W. Bush in 2004

Other websites

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
• National Track & Field Hall of Fame entry
• Kansas Sports Hall of Fame entry
• 1968 Olympic 1500 final at YouTube
• 1967 World Record at YouTube
• high school record at YouTube
• Appearances on C-SPAN