Glenn Cunningham (1909-1988) was an American middle-distance runner whose career was made legendary by his exceptional resilience. As a child, he suffered severe burns to his legs in a fire, and doctors believed he would never walk again. Against all odds, he not only regained the use of his limbs but also became one of the greatest runners of his generation. His greatest competitive achievement was the silver medal in the 1500 meters at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, following a fourth-place finish in the 1932 games in Los Angeles. During his career, he set world records in the mile and the 800 meters. In 1933, he was awarded the prestigious James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States. After retiring, he earned a doctorate and, with his wife, founded the Glenn Cunningham Youth Ranch, a facility dedicated to housing and helping thousands of disadvantaged youth, a cause to which he dedicated the rest of his life.