About Paul McCloy
Born 1963. Paul McCloy is a Canadian long-distance runner.
Paul McCloy (born 6 November 1963) is a Canadian long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics. McCloy won a bronze medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in the 10,000 metres. His Canadian record for the men's 10k road race (28:17), set in Orlando Florida on 21 February 1987 held for over 35 years until June 26, 2022 when Ben Flanagan from Kitchener, Ont., ran 28 minutes 11 seconds (28:11) at the BAA 10K competition in Boston. McCloy continues to hold the course record for the annual Tely 10 Road Race held in his hometown of St. John's, NL, with a time of 47:04 over 10 miles set in 1985.
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Who is Paul McCloy?
Canadian long-distance runner
When was Paul McCloy born?
Paul McCloy was born on 6 November 1963 in St. John's.
What is Paul McCloy's occupation?
Paul McCloy is a long-distance runner.
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Paul McCloy is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul McCloy. https://biography.guide/paul-mccloy/
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