Glenn cunningham 1936 olympics

American middle-distance runner

Glenn Vernice Cunningham (August 4, 1909 – March 10, 1988) was an American middle-distance runner, and was considered the greatest American miler of all time. He received the James E.

Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States in 1933.

Early life

Cunningham was born in Atlanta, Kansas and grew up in Elkhart, Kansas.

Glenn cunningham cause of death

When he was eight years old, his legs were very badly burned in an explosion caused by his brother accidentally putting gasoline instead of kerosene in the can at his school. His brother Floyd, 13, died in the fire. When the doctors recommended amputating Glenn's legs, he was so distressed his parents would not allow it. The doctors predicted he might never walk normally again.

Glenn cunningham family

He had lost all the flesh on his knees and shins and all the toes on his left foot. Also, his transverse arch was practically destroyed. However, his great determination, coupled with hours upon hours of a ne