Reel

Ryun Mile

Ryun Mile
Clip: 425849_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1760
Original Film: 040-034-08
HD: N/A
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Timecode: 00:13:20 - 00:14:09

"World record-holder Jim Ryun wins the Glen Cunningham mile at the Kansas Relays, setting a national intercollegiate record of three, fifty-four, seven. His world record is three, fifty-one, three. He aims for a flat three-fifty mile by the end of the season. LS good-sized crowd in spectator stands of outdoor stadium at University of Kansas before track & field event. CU/MS - Retired runner GLEN CUNNINGHAM talking with young man on track. Panning TLS - Start of mile race. Nice low angle TLS - Fans in spectator stands standing up, watching race. TLS - Runners during race. TLS - Jayhawk runner, devout Christian, and current 2nd District Congressman of Kansas JIM RYUN crossing finish line, winning race. MS - Jim Ryun winding down after race, cameramen following him.