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- Track Jersey worn by Jim Ryun at the University of Kansas
Track Jersey worn by Jim Ryun at the University of Kansas
Object Details
- Description
- Jim Ryun (b. 1947) wore this jersey while competing on the University of Kansas track and field team. While at Kansas, Ryun set numerous world records, including in the half-mile, mile (1966) and 1,500 (1967). A three-time Olympian (1964,1968,1972,) he won silver medal in the 1500-meter event at the Mexico City games.
- After his athletic career, Ryun was elected to the United States House of Representatives representing Kansas' second Congressional District. A Republican, he held the office from 1996-2007.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift from Jim Ryun
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- ca 1965
- ca 1966
- ID Number
- 1979.0536.01
- accession number
- 1979.0536
- catalog number
- 1979.0536.01
- user
- Ryun, Jim
- Associated Name
- University of Kansas
- House of Representatives
- Object Name
- Track Jersey
- jersey, track
- Physical Description
- fabric, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 26 in x 20 1/2 in; 66.04 cm x 52.07 cm
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- Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
- web subject
- Sports
- name of sport
- track
- Running
- level of sport
- collegiate
- Subject
- Politics
- Record ID
- nmah_748856
- Usage
- CC0
