Jim Ryun

Jim Ryun

Keynote Speaker: Olympian, Former U.S. Congressman, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

Jim Ryun Biography

When Olympian, All-American, United States Congressman (retired), and 2020 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Jim Ryun speaks from experience about dreaming big and how failures can guide you to your true gifting, you can't help but be inspired. Especially when you consider his journey from being cut from the church baseball team to being rated by ESPN as the number one high school athlete of the century, surpassing Tiger Woods and LeBron James.

Ryun represented the United States on three Olympic Teams, winning a silver medal in the 1500m at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He was the first high school boy to run a mile in under 4 minutes in June 1964, and he has set multiple world records in the mile, 1500 meters, 800 meters, and 880 yards. His achievements continue to attract media attention, beginning with ABC's Wide World of Sports and the Today Show, and continuing with appearances on Fox News, ESPN, and the 700 Club. He has been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated 7 times, as well as in Newsweek, Runner's World, and Parade Magazine.

Over the last 50 years, Ryun has spoken to thousands at various conferences, workshops, clinics, running camps, churches, prayer breakfasts, men's conferences, and political meetings. He has authored several books with his sons, the most recent being "The Courage to Run," a 60-day devotional reflecting on his life as an athlete, husband, parent, and U.S. congressman. His featured keynote program, "Forgiveness: A Journey to Healing," discusses personal experiences and the significance of forgiveness, offering valuable insights into overcoming personal challenges and achieving reconciliation.

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Jim Ryun Speaking Topics

#1 Forgiveness: A Journey to Healing & #2 Dreaming Big: Have You Reached Your Potential?

Jim Ryun Videos

The Importance of Forgiveness | Jim Ryun | Coastal Christian Ocean City

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How much does it cost to book Jim Ryun for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jim Ryun, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Ryun, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Jim Ryun speak about?

Jim Ryun is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Government, Personal Growth and Overcoming Adversity.

Where does Jim Ryun travel from?

Jim Ryun generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jim Ryun?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Ryun for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Ryun for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Ryun or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Jim Ryun is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Christian, Athlete and Christian Athletes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Ryun for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Jim Ryun generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Billy Mills, Peter Vidmar and Steve Largent. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Ryun for an upcoming event.

Jim Ryun Speaking Topics

  • #1 Forgiveness: A Journey to Healing & #2 Dreaming Big: Have You Reached Your Potential?

Jim Ryun Videos

The Importance of Forgiveness | Jim Ryun | Coastal Christian Ocean City

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  • How do I book Jim Ryun to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jim Ryun for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jim Ryun, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jim Ryun or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jim Ryun for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jim Ryun, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Ryun, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jim Ryun speak about?

    Jim Ryun is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Government, Personal Growth and Overcoming Adversity.
  • Where does Jim Ryun travel from?

    Jim Ryun generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jim Ryun?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Ryun for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Ryun for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Ryun or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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