Jim Ryun
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 (1947-04-29) April 29, 1947 (age 67) Wichita, Kansas Political party Republican Spouse(s) Anne Ryun Residence Jefferson County, Kansas Alma mater University of Kansas Occupation athlete, sports management executive Religion Evangelical Presbyterian Jim Ryun Personal information Nationality American Born (1947-04-29) April 29, 1947 (age 67) Wichita, Kansas Sport Sport Track Event(s) 1500 meters, Mile College team University of Kansas Achievements and titles Personal best(s) 800 meters: 1:44.9 1500 meters: 3:33.1 Mile: 3:51.1 2-mile: 8:25.1 5000 meters: 13:38.2 Medal record Olympic medal record Competitor for  United States Men's Athletics Silver 1968 Mexico City 1500 metres James Ronald ("Jim") Ryun (born April 29, 1947) is an American track and field athlete who won a silver medal in the 1968 Olympic Games (1500m). He was also the first high school athlete to run a mile in under 4 minutes. He was a member of the US House of Representatives from 1996–2007.