Jim Ryun

Fifty Years Ago, the College Kid From Kansas Broke the World Record

Sunday marks the anniversary of Jim Ryun's perfect one-mile race.

By Roger Robinson
Bob Timmons, Coach of Mile Icon Jim Ryun, Dies at...
He coached dozens of All-Americans during 23 years at Kansas Univers…
By Roger Robinson
50 Years Ago Today: The Only Sub-4:00 Mile Run in...

On May 15, 1965, Jim Ryun ran 3:58.3 to win the Kansas state title.

By Scott Douglas
Meet Celebrates First Prep Sub-4:00 Mile

Third graders, pros and masters run to honor Jim Ryun.

By Peter Gambaccini
Jim Ryun: The Sub-4:00 High School Junior

Fifty years ago, Ryun proved he belonged in the elite ranks.

By Roger Robinson
Apr 25, 2014
Festival of Miles Celebrates Ryun's Achievement

Event will be held on anniversary of first high school sub-4 minute mile.

By Scott Martin
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May 1, 2012
Long May You Run

10 strategies to ensure running longevity

By Pete Magill
Mar 7, 2012
Recalling Heroes, Officials, Drugs and a Ghost

Discover new books on running history.

By Roger Robinson
Jan 29, 2011
Visionary Venues

Cross country venues that leave a legacy of the sport

By Roger Robinson
Nov 6, 2009
The Best of Running

Who’s the top distance runner in history? What are the truly must-run races? The tastiest energy bar?

By Peter Flax
Mar 9, 2009
Forgive and Forget
Bob Timmons was probably the most demanding track coach of all time, pushing his runners to the brink—propelling some to greatness and …
By Ben Paynter
Oct 6, 2008
Born at the Right Time

The renaissance in high school running

By Jonathan Beverly
Oct 27, 2006
Chat: Jim Ryun and Marty Liquori
Join Jim Ryan and Marty Liquori for a chat on Ryun's record breaking 3:51.3 mile world-record, which he set on July 27, 1966 in Berkele…
By Peter Gambaccini
Oct 13, 2006
Unforgettable

The 40 Most Influential People and Moments of the Past Four Decades.

By Peter Gambaccini, kelly bastone, bob cooper, Adam Buckley Cohen and Marc Bloom
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May 1, 2001
The Fearlessness of Extreme Youth

Jim Ryun, Tim Danielson, Marty Liquori

By Marc Chalufour