Jim Ryun
U.S. Congressperson
1947 –
Who is Jim Ryun?
James Ronald Ryun is an American former track athlete and politician, who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007, representing the 2nd District in Kansas. In the 2006 election, Ryun was defeated by Democratic challenger Nancy Boyda. He ran again in 2008, but lost in the Republican primary to Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins.
Years prior to his political career, Ryun had an athletic career that saw him become a world-class runner and the last American to hold the world record in the mile run. His career was highlighted by many world record times and a silver medal in the 1500 m at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
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- Born
- Apr 29, 1947
Wichita - Spouses
- Children
- Religion
- Evangelical Presbyterian Church
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Kansas
- Wichita East High School
- Lived in
- Wichita
- Jefferson County
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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