Jim Ryun Track & Field
Jim Ryun Track & Field
Clip: 425727_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-020-06
HD: N/A
Location: Missouri, Kansas City
Timecode: 00:26:35 - 00:27:16
Distance runner, Jim Ryun wins the mile and sets a new meet record at the 39th annual Big Eight Track and Field Championships at Kansas City. He laps the entire field for the win with three minutes fifty-eight and eight-tenths seconds. High Angle shot long distance running athletes racing on an indoor track. Jim Ryun of Kansas University is in second place.The 19-teen year old steps on the gas and laps the entire field, opening up an incredible lead. Jim rounds the corner of the track. The crowd is applauding and cheering on his lead. Jim Ryun crosses the finish line. He won finishing 3-minutes, 58 and 8/10ths seconds, a new meet record. This is his fastest indoor mile time of the year.