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Jim RyunJames Ronald Ryun became the first high school student ever to break the 4-minute mile in 1964. In 1965 he established a high school and open mile record that stood until 2001, and also set a one-mile record for high school runners that still stands today.
Michael Duane JohnsonMichael Duane Johnson was the only sprinter in history to be ranked Number 1 in both the 200- and 400-meter events in one year, which he accomplished four times in his career. He was also the first to break the 20-second 200-meter and the 44-second 400-meter.
Glenn CunninghamGlenn Cunningham was one of the best long- and middle-distance runners in NCAA history. At one time he could lay claim to seven of the thirteen fastest miles ever managed by a human. And, he accomplished this feat despite having suffered serious burns to his legs as a child.
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