Jim Ryun
American politician and athletics competitor; U.S. Congressman from Kansas
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 | |||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||
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Born | James Ronald Ryun 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 | ||||||||||||||
Sports career | |||||||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||||||||||||||
Country | United States | ||||||||||||||
Sport | Athletics/Track, Mid-distance running | ||||||||||||||
Event(s) | Mile, 1500 meters, 800 meters | ||||||||||||||
College team | Kansas Jayhawks | ||||||||||||||
Club | Club West | ||||||||||||||
Sports achievements and titles | |||||||||||||||
Olympic finals | 1964 Tokyo 1500 m, 18th (sf) 1968 Mexico City 1500 m, Silver 1972 Munich 1500 m, 55th (h) | ||||||||||||||
Personal best(s) |
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References
changeOther websites
change- 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 on YouTube
- 1967 World Record on YouTube
- high school record on YouTube
- Appearances on C-SPAN