Leonard Paulu | |
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| Born | November 23, 1896 |
| Died | May 29, 1988 (aged 91) Iowa |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Sprinter, teacher, coach |
| Known for | NCAA champion, 100-yard dash (1921–1922), 220 yard dash (1922) |
Leonard Theodore Paulu (November 23, 1896 – May 29, 1988) was an American sprinter for Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. Despite losing an eye and suffering serious injuries to his right leg and hip while serving in World War I, he won the 100-yard dash competition at the first two NCAA track and field championships in 1921 and 1922. He also won the 220 yard dash at the 1922 NCAA championships.