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Jim Ryun was born on April 29, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas. He was a three-time Olympian and won a silver medal in the 1500 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He was the first high school athlete to run a mile in under four minutes. He is a former Republican politician and served in the United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007. He is now a motivational speaker and author.

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* First high school athlete to run a mile in under four minutes
* Won a silver medal in the 1500 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics
* Served in the United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007
* Is now a motivational speaker and author
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Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
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