Paul McGinley
Paul McGinley
Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

High School:
Lincoln

Event:
Decathlon, HJ, LJ

Birthdate:
09/09/1976

Experience:
4 years

MCC Honor:
Named MCC Athlete of the Week on April 11, 2000.

UWM: Won the long jump at the 2000 MCC Indoor Championships, jumping 23-4... also finished third in the high jump (6-4)... currently holds the UWM record for highest Decathlon point total... named Outstanding Performer for his efforts at the 1999 MCC Outdoor Championships... at that meet, won the Javelin for the third consecutive year, throwing 178 feet, took second in the pole vault, the long jump and the 110m high hurdles, and garnered top six finishes in the discus, shot put, high jump and the 100m dash... his winning javelin throw was the best in the MCC during the outdoor season... his long jump of 22 feet was second to teammate Chris Brace for the best outdoor jump in conference.

High School: Attended Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis... graduated in May of 1995... a four-time letterwinner... earned team MVP recognition two years... as a senior, was a captain and best sprinter honoree... a two-time letter winner in both football and basketball... an all-conference honorable mention selection as a senior receiver in football... played forward in basketball.

Personal: Born September 9, 1976, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis... son of Richard and Barbara McGinley... majoring in Mechanical Engineering... made the Dean's List three times...also a three-time Scholar Athlete... plans to use his degree to pursue a career in Engineering or Business... interests include hunting, fishing, golf and traveling.