Jim Ryun versus Peter Snell 1965

[deathcar]

That big black dude at the end who grabs Jim by the arm saw exactly how Snell felt when he put his shoulder him. He looked to be ready to throw down if Snell wanted to push the situation!

[7agneskickingbird7]

A high school senior running a 53.9 last lap to defeat the reigning 800 and 1500m olympic champ and setting an American record in the process and only 1.7 seconds from a world record !!!!! Not to take anything away from Webb, but he would have to have beat El G that day and run about about a 3:45-3:46 mile for these performances to be equal.

A high schooler, Holy S**t

[downfallcreek]

My parents were spectators at his race - Dad's from Wichita (Ryan's hometown) and Mum was from New Zealand, so it was very symbolic for them both. What a great race this was, run by some wonderful athletes. Thank you for uploading this video :-)

[macgriff66]

Peter Snell 3 Olypic gold

Jim Ryun 0

Not much else to say really

[johnt1785]

@macgriff66 Jim Ryun 1 United States Congressman

Peter Snell 0

[huskyjerk]

A high schooler. Say that to yourself as you watch this finish. A high schooler. Indescribable. Beyond legendary.

[newromantic888]

Amazing race. It just does not get better. Jim Ryun what a total legend.

[bulgaboi]

This race actually had a false start the first time, this was the second start

[kristianday11]

My god! this shit is so much more exciting than todays races.

[ap1234512]

i love how they whenever you hear some1 ask how they expect to get a world record the response is usually "well there going to have to run extremely fast"

[raysalsa1]

jim grelle ran nice here too. he ran for bowerman at oregon.

[VLombardi01]

Incredible! Not human.

[rpacey2]

Have to agree that Ryun was one of the greatest last lap milers of all time, but let's not forget that Snell ran 1:44.3 for 800 on a GRASS TRACK.

[bumblebeemoi]

50 second final quarter....awesome!

[Vafareunculo]

Not 50 seconds. The start/finish is in the middle of the straight.

[xxxDAPROBLEMxxx]

@Vafareunculo Yeah seriously my #1 pet peeve in running is that nobody has any idea about last lap times. 50 secs my ass get a clue.

[writerjmd]

Drew, who posted this, told me that this surface was very hard, almost like asphalt if I am correct. So when people compare Webb's record, it's not quite an even comparison since today's surfaces are so much faster.

[BadrLakhal]

Peter is legend very good video

[Hallonsylt]

A high schooler beating the Olympic champion!

[rytkonen]

Very interesting video! Two legends..

[kinridge]

Ryun is da man!

[fermincacho25]

Great Ryun!!! A legend killer of miles and 1.500 m who ran with his heart

[Snowsarmike]

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[janet928]

ah those were the days!!

[yellowpowwer]

Close I thought Peter ran well ,,Would like to see a race with Peter S(ch)nell victorious though.Aucklander