01/25/2012 MT&F Races Towards Reebok Indoor GamesUMass has qualified four competitors for New England's and three for IC4A's through two weeks of the indoor season. 01/18/2012 Great Dane Invite On The Docket For Men's TrackUMass qualified three competitors for New England's and one for the IC4A meet in week one of the indoor season. 2011-12 (Sophomore): Indoor Track: Did not compete. 2010-11 (Freshman): Outdoor Track: Did not compete. Indoor Track: Competed in four meets ... At the New England Championships (2/25) posted a time of 2:36.34 in the 1000 meter run, placing 17th in the prelims. Cross Country: Competed in three meets ... Had two, top five team finishes ... At the IC4A Championships (11/20), placed fifth on the squad and 137th overall in 27:26.7 ... Placed third on the team and 186th overall with a personal season best time of 26:57 at the New England Championships (10/9) ... Crossing the line at 27:17, placing 33rd overall and ninth on the team at the annual Home Meet (9/18). Before UMass: Four-year letterwinner for Fayetteville-Manlius High School under coach Bill Aris ... Helped Hornets to four league cross country titles, two regional and sectional titles (2008, 2009) and a state championship in 2009 ... Part of cross country team that took ninth at nationals in 2009 ... Earned all-state honors in 2008 and 2009 ... Named all-league in 2007 ... In track & field, ran the 800 (1:56), 1600 (4:22) and 3200 (9:38) ... Also played basketball and baseball. Personal: Born Paul Gordon Merriman on Dec. 8, 1991 in Syracuse, N.Y. ... Son of Michael and Leigh ... Brother of Emily ... Intends to major in Management. |
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