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Jim Ryun
- Born
- Apr 29, 1947 (79 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
Jim Ryun is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 29, 1947. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:45.2h in the 800m, 3:33.1h in the 1500m, 3:51.1h in the Mile, 13:38.2h in the 5000m and 3:56.4h in the mile-short-track. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 1500 m3:33.1h
1972 season best3:41.5hJul 8, 1972 · Eugene, OR
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · Mile3:51.1h
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:33.1h, Mile 3:51.1h, 1972 season best 3:41.5h (Jul 8, 1972, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 79 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 800m | 1:45.2h | – | Jul 1, 1972 | – |
| 1972 | 1500m | 3:41.5h | – | Jul 8, 1972 | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1972 | Mile | 3:52.8h | – | Jul 29, 1972 | – |
| 1972 | 5000m | 13:38.2h | – | May 20, 1972 | Bakersfield, CA (USA) |
| 1971 | Mile | 3:54.8 | – | May 16, 1971 | – |
| 1971 | mile-short-track | 3:56.4h | – | Feb 19, 1971 | – |
| 1969 | Mile | 3:55.9 | – | Jun 7, 1969 | – |
| 1968 | 1500m | 3:37.89 | – | Oct 20, 1968 | Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX) |