| Paul Geis | |
| Full Name: | Paul Geoffrey Geis |
| Nationality: | American |
| Sport: | Long-distance running |
| Event: | 5000 metres |
| Collegeteam: | Oregon Ducks |
| Birth Date: | 23 February 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Paul Geoffrey Geis (February 23, 1953 - October 30, 2019) was an American long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2]
His Sophomore year he transferred to the University of Oregon to further pursue his running career under Coach Bill Dellinger. His running accolades include being a part of the 1974 NCAA Champion Cross Country Team with Oregon, winning the 1974 NCAA 5000-meter title, and going on to become a 1976 5000-meter Olympic Finalist in Montreal. The next year he won the famous Bay to Breakers race in California.
His running career was known for his rivalry with Steve Prefontaine.[3]