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Jim Ryun was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump this past Friday on July 24th. He is only the second professional track and field athlete to receive this award, with the first being Jesse Owens. Ned was in attendance at this ceremony, as well as several other family members and close friends. During this podcast episode, Ned describes this great honor, as well as several additional stories from his father’s professional career.
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Jim Ryun was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump this past Friday on July 24th. He is only the second professional track and field athlete to receive this award, with the first being Jesse Owens. Ned was in attendance at this ceremony, as well as several other family members and close friends. During this podcast episode, Ned describes this great honor, as well as several additional stories from his father’s professional career.