In 1997, Paranya ran the first sub-4-minute mile in Division III with a time of 3:57. A 12-time All-American in the 800m and 1500m, Paranya also earned three All American awards in cross country. Paranya was a 9-time NCAA Champ in the 800m and 1500m, giving him a tie for most NCAA Division III men’s titles. He was selected Division III male track athlete of the year in 1997. Paranya holds Centennial Conference Indoor Records in the 800m, 1000m, 1500m, and mile, and Outdoor Records in 800m, 1500m, and 5000m. He finished second in the 1997 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the 1500m and was part of world record-setting 4X800 relay in 2000. Paranya qualified for the 1996 Olympic Trials in the 1500m and was a semifinalist in the 2000 Olympic Trials.
