Kansas Relays Highlight KU Dominance and Record Sprinters
The 41st Kansas Relays closed with KU athletes storming the track to set six records on a reconditioned Memorial Stadium surface. KU freshman Jim Ryun dazzled with a 3 55.8 mile in the Glenn Cunningham Mile as 12 new KU marks highlighted a three day showcase.
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Record-Setting Relays Highlight KU Meet Highlights
University of Kansas stars dominated the Kings of the Relays with Ryan leading a surge in miles and anchor legs on record-setting freshman junior college teams. Oscar Moore John Vernon and Steve Herndon joined Ryan among open-event record breakers as KU,m Rice and Oklahoma State posted multiple title runs.
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Beating Pain Barrier Key to Ryun's Success Coach Says
Jim Ryun at 18 dominates distance running with a 3:55.8 mile at Kansas Relays as coach Bob Timmons credits pain tolerance. Teammate Tom Yergovich helped with a 1:58.7 half mile, while KU’s John Lawson anchored a record 9:41.3 distance medley relay.
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