Jim Ryun

Our Aug. 1, 1966, cover featured Rich Clarkson 's photo of Jim Ryun breaking the world record in the mile. Inside the issue were some pictures taken by the 19-year-old Ryun, a summer intern for The Topeka...

It has become important to note the distinction between huffing and puffing and coughing and wheezing. Contrary to popular belief, it is not normal to cough and wheeze after exercising. If you're short of breath or...

•Ralph Kiner, Hall of Famer and New York Mets broadcaster, on relief pitcher Steve Bedrosian, who was recently traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the San Francisco Giants: "All of his saves have come during...

Not for 21 years has a high schooler broken four minutes

Some great old runners raced again but not too swiftly