Who is Jim Ryan?

Answer 1

James Ronald ("Jim") Ryun (born April 29, 1947) is an American former track athlete and politician, who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007, representing the 2nd District in Kansas. In the 2006 election, Ryun was defeated by Democratic challenger Nancy Boyda. In 2007 he announced plans to run against Boyda in 2008. Years prior to his political career Jim Ryun had an athletic career that saw him become one of the greatest runners of all time, and the last American to hold the world record in the mile run. His career is highlighted by his many record times, but he never won an Olympic gold medal in three tries.