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Glenn funk was an outstanding track athlete at Central City High School; he held the school record in the 880-yd run at the time of his graduation. After leaving CCHS, he attended the University of Nebraska where, during his senior year, he finished 3rd in the Big Six mile, and was captain of the cross-country team and co-captain of the track team. After college he was certified for the 1936 Olympic try-outs, placing 4th in the Olympic Trials in the mile. Glenn was a Marine Corps officer, fighting in both World War II, and the Korean Conflict. While with the Marines, Funk set a number of service and multi-national track records, and was the all-service 440-yard dash champion. Later he became a Marine Corps Distinguished Marksman, and served as the captain of the Marine Corps Rifle Team that won the 1940 championship. Funk eventually rose to the rank of Colonel in the Marines.