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Jim Ryun - Olympian, Former U.S. Congressman, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

Jim Ryun

Profile updated March 19, 2026
LocationTravels from Washington, DC, USA
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Steps to Greatness

In Jim's presentation he offers simple steps, building blocks and short term goals, that provide direction to achieve success for an individual's personal and business life.

These steps have provided success in his being a participant on 3 United States Olympic Teams, running World Records in various events, leading his family of four now adult children in becoming contributing citizens of society, in building a small business and serving in the United States House of Representatives from the Second District of Kansas.

With this presentation he offers power points to highlight my comments.

Attendees Response:

  • Will be challenged to begin taking steps to greatness by achieving small successes that build to larger successes.
  • Not to fear failure as it work towards greatness but to view failure as a temporary detour to greatness.
  • To recognize the challenges of greatness as an adventure.
  • To accept that motivation towards greatness is what gets an individual started and discipline is what helps in achieving it.

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Media coverage

Running for the Right: Jim Ryun boosts 'fellow conservative patriots ...

Jim Ryun is an unlikely advocate for insurgent conservatives challenging ... The one-time Olympic athlete and world record-breaking runner coasted for 10 years  ...

Jim Ryun: Chasing Gold - A Come Back in the Long Run ...

In his first qualifying heat, Ryun tangles with another runner 500 meters from the finish. ... Click here to read the remainder of Jim Ryun's story in the Vol. 3, No.

Jim Ryun Invitational Open 5K Results | TheLedger.com

Top 5 Overall. 1. Ryan Williams, Orlando, 17:06. 2. Donald Bly, Lutz, 18:29. 3. Kevin O'Grattan, Winter Garden, 19:15. 4. Carl Lewis, Plant City, 19:54. 5.

Books by Jim Ryun

The Courage to Run: Inspiration for Winning the Race of Your Life - Book by Jim Ryun

The Courage to Run: Inspiration for Winning the Race of Your Life” (2008)

Heroes Among Us: Deep Within Each of Us Dwells the Heart of a Hereo. - Book by Jim Ryun

Heroes Among Us: Deep Within Each of Us Dwells the Heart of a Hereo.” (2002)

In Quest of Gold: The Jim Ryun Story - Book by Jim Ryun

In Quest of Gold: The Jim Ryun Story” (1984)

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