June 14, 2012
Interview by Matt Franzblau / Feature edited by Rock Chalk Video
Jim Ryun (Track & Field) 1965-69
When one mentions Kansas track & field it is hard not to hear the name Jim Ryun shortly afterwards. The Wichita, Kan. native burst onto the collegiate scene after becoming the first high school...
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June 14, 2012
Russell Brown takes aim at the Olympic Trials 1,500
By Ron Bellamy, The Register-Guard
EUGENE, Ore. - A couple of years ago, Russell Brown put on a running clinic for the kids at Jasper Mountain, a school and treatment center for emotionally disturbed children south of Springfield.
Inspired...
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June 14, 2012
Poignant story to receive Bring Back the Mile Lap 4 VIP membership package including Jim Ryun signed limited edition 3:59 t-shirt
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Bring Back the Mile held its “My Most Memorable Mile” essay contest from May 6 in honor of the 58th anniversary of the first sub-4 minute...
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June 12, 2012
As he prepares to carry the Olympic Torch, an enchanting interview with 4-minute Mile legend Roger Bannister
By Jane Fryer, Daily Mail
OXFORD - Sir Roger Bannister is sitting straight-backed and immaculate in his favourite 'very hard' chair.
He’s chatting about Olympic gold medals, the...
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