Cunningham won the Sullivan medal in 1933 for his achievements in middle-distance running. In 1934, he set the world record for the mile run at 4:06.8, which stood for three years. He also set world records in the 800 m in 1936 and in the indoor mile in 1938.
- “I always believed that I could walk normally, and that was the truth. Now I will run, and run faster than anyone else!”, Glenn said after setting the world record. (Kansas University Archives) -