Mile News Tagged Paul Mcmullen


Paul McMullen, an Olympian and U.S. Mile Champion, Dies at 49

March 05, 2021

"He was a competitor. He wanted to step on the line and race. It wasn’t about running a fast time at a time trials—it was about racing and beating people.”

By Sarah Lorge Butler, Runner's World

Paul McMullen, whose brilliant career on the track was highlighted by multiple national titles and...

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Paul McMullen: Where is he now?

September 05, 2020

Northern Michigan athlete and sub-3:55 Miler was Cadillac High School’s first Olympian

By Craig Manning, Northern Express

Northern Michigan has produced some standout high school athletes, including three-time USA champion and 1996 Olympian Paul McMullen.

Where he was then: McMullen...

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