Paul Merriman
Paul Merriman

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Manlius, N.Y.

High School:
Fayetteville-Manlius

Height / Weight:
6-1 / 152

Position:
Distance


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.

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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