Paul McMullen
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Paul McMullen is an American
middle distance runner who specialized in the 1500 metres
. Paul is known by some as "the pride of Cadillac" after qualifying and competing in the 1996 summer olympics.
McMullen finished tenth at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics
in Gothenburg and the 2001 World Championships in Athletics
in Edmonton. He won the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials 1500 m, and was also national champion in 1995. His personal best 1500 m time is 3:33.89 minutes, achieved in July 2001 in Monaco
.
In 1997, McMullen lost part of two toes when his foot slipped under a lawnmower he was operating. He returned to the sport in 1998, and as the results above indicate, was able to run even faster than before the accident; Runner's World
referred to him, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, as "the world's fastest eight-toed miler."
Paul McMullen attended Eastern Michigan University
. He works in surgical and medical device sales. Paul has two children, Olivia, 8 and David, 3. He currently lives in Grand Haven, Michigan. Paul is also brother to Phil McMullen (current assistant track coach at Cal and former world class athlete).
United States
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middle distance runner who specialized in the 1500 metres
1500 metres
The 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
. Paul is known by some as "the pride of Cadillac" after qualifying and competing in the 1996 summer olympics.
McMullen finished tenth at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics
1995 World Championships in Athletics
The 5th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden between August 5 and August 13.This edition featured 1804 athletes from 191 nations....
in Gothenburg and the 2001 World Championships in Athletics
2001 World Championships in Athletics
The 8th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada between 3 August and 12 August and was the first time the event had visited North America...
in Edmonton. He won the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials 1500 m, and was also national champion in 1995. His personal best 1500 m time is 3:33.89 minutes, achieved in July 2001 in Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
.
In 1997, McMullen lost part of two toes when his foot slipped under a lawnmower he was operating. He returned to the sport in 1998, and as the results above indicate, was able to run even faster than before the accident; Runner's World
Runner's World
Runner's World is a globally circulated monthly magazine for runners of all skills sets, published by Rodale Press in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
referred to him, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, as "the world's fastest eight-toed miler."
Paul McMullen attended Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive, co-educational public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Ypsilanti is west of Detroit and eight miles east of Ann Arbor. The university was founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School...
. He works in surgical and medical device sales. Paul has two children, Olivia, 8 and David, 3. He currently lives in Grand Haven, Michigan. Paul is also brother to Phil McMullen (current assistant track coach at Cal and former world class athlete).
External links
- Sporting Heroes
- USATF Bio (as of November 2001)