Jim Ryun

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

By Roger Robinson
Oct 6, 2008...
Chat: Jim Ryun and Marty Liquori…
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

Runners World 2023 Calendar.

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

Winter Running Hats.

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

Shoes & Gear.

By Scott Martin
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May 1, 2012
Long May You Run

10 Running Shoes & Gear

By Pete Magill
Jan 29, 2011
Recalling Heroes, Officials, Drugs and a Ghost

Recalling Heroes, Officials, Drugs and a Ghost.

By Roger Robinson
Jan 29, 2011
Visionary Venues

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

By Roger Robinson
Nov 6, 2009
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Bob Timmons was probably the most demanding track coach of all time, pushing his runners to the brink—propelling some to greatness and …
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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
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Unforgettable

Forgive and Forget.

By Peter Gambaccini, kelly bastone, bob cooper, Adam Buckley Cohen and Marc Bloom
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