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National Track and Field hall-of-famer Jim Bush has passed away at the age of 90. Bush is best known for leading UCLA to five national championships and coaching 30 Olympians. Bush ironically got his job at UCLA by beating them three years in a row at his previous job coaching Occidental College. He was hired in 1964 and won his first national title in 1966. Bush retired from UCLA in 1984, and went on to consult on running for several pro sports teams.

Learn more about Jim Bush’s legendary career.

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