Jim Ryun, The Greatest Miler in USA History, Speaking March 3rd 2016

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Channel: Marcus Guiliano · 2016 · Comedy

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James Ronald ("Jim") Ryun (born April 29, 1947) is an American track and field athlete who won a silver medal in the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 1,500 metre run. He was the first high school athlete to run a mile in under four minutes. Ryun is the last American to hold the world record in the mile run.

A Republican, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996–2007. Ryun represented Kansas's 2nd congressional district.

Chef Marcus Guiliano is an award-winning chef, green restaurateur, author, real food activist, professional speaker, restaurant consultant & ultra-marathoner. In addition to successfully owning and operating the first Green Certified restaurant in the Hudson Valley, Aroma Thyme Bistro, Chef Marcus has begun to devote his time consulting and trouble shooting for other restaurants.

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