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Ryun

American  
[rahy-uhn] / ˈraɪ ən /

noun

  1. James Ronald Jim, born 1947, U.S. distance runner; congressman 1996–2007.


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We see the legendary coach Bill Bowerman refine Prefontaine’s training, and we watch the world-record miler Jim Ryun become a cautionary sports-burnout tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2025

“We’re facing a huge decision, whether to pivot to a new direction,” said Ryun Singh, president of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Energy Engineers.

From New York Times • May 15, 2023

Mr. Manchin spokesman Sam Ryun said the senator “continues to look for a path forward to pass comprehensive permitting reform.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2022

During the play’s workshopping with East West Players, Ryun Yu — who plays Mr. Kim — immediately felt the empathy and respect Craig-Galván had poured into his character.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2022

Last summer, Knighton became the youngest U.S. track and field Olympian since Jim Ryun in 1964.

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2022

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