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Some of those world records are pretty tough – Pace the Nation – Johnny Gregorek

By Pace the Nation
Published June 17, 2020 at 11:00AM | Updated June 23, 2020 at 1:06PM
Johnny Gregorek wins the 1,500m in 3:36.95 during the USATF Distance Classic at Occidental College. Photo: Courtesy of Asics

Johnny Gregorek, son of two Georgetown track alumni and a professional mid-distance runner, talks about his record blue jeans mile and the fundraising he did for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in his brother’s memory.

PaceTheNation · Ep 238 – Forever in Blue Jeans (Johnny Gregorek)

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