A 1988 graduate of Susquehanna University, Spangler was a 4-time National Champion. His run started in 1985 by winning the 200m and placing second in the 400m. During 1985 he was also a part of the US Junior National 4x400m relay team. Spangler returned to NCAA Division III nationals and won titles in the 400m in 1986, 1987, and 1988. Mike was also part of 4x400m relay teams from Susquehanna University that placed second in 1985 and 1987. In 1987 Spangler was clocked at 44.7 in the prelims to advance his team to finals in the 4x400m relay. Spangler is a 7-time All-American holding 18 Middle Atlantic Conference titles and was selected as Middle Atlantic Conference Athlete of the Year three times. Spangler completed his Middle Atlantic Conference career undefeated in the 100m, 200m, and 400m. His 46.22 400m time still ranks #7 on the All-Time list for NCAA Division III. In 1988 he was selected GTE Academic All-American Second Team.
