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USATF Foundation Ultimate Art Auction spotlights Jim RyunContact:


Tom Jackovic
Executive Director
USA Track & Field Foundation
412-398-2482

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has announced Jim Ryun will be among the distance running greats that will appear on a commissioned piece of art entitled, "Running Legends: A Signature Piece," honoring 12 of the greatest living American distance runners of all time. All proceeds from the auction will benefit USA Track & Field Foundation grant programs for emerging elite athletes and youth clubs.

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In addition to Jim, the piece created by renowned artist Roald Bradstock includes the likenesses and original signatures of Joan Benoit Samuelson, Frank Shorter, Billy Mills, Bill Rodgers, Dave Wottle, Alberto Salazar, Steve Scott, Lynn Jennings, Mary Slaney, Bob Schul and Craig Virgin.

Interested parties may bid on ebay.com beginning Friday, June 18 at 1:30 PM EST and ending on Sunday, June 27 at 1:30 PM EST, the last day of the Outdoor National Championships in Des Moines, IA. Please insert item number "130397667863" into the search box to access the auction web page.

Additionally, 25 limited edition prints (also with original signatures) will be available for purchase for $2,500.Interested parties may contact USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic at tom.jackovic@usatf.org or (412) 398-2484 for more information.