U.S. Representative (R-Kansas) (November 27, 1996-January 3, 2007).
Former world-class runner and the last American to hold the world record in the mile run. Received a silver medal in the 1500-meter at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Father of four, Ned Ryun and Drew Ryun, and grandfather of seven.
Graduated from the University of Kansas in 1970 with a degree in photojournalism.
[24 July 2020] Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump at a ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House.