William Paulus
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Dr. William Paulus is a former World Record holding swimmer from the United States. In 1980, he qualified for the USA's swimming Olympic team; however, he did not attend the Olympics due to the USA's boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics
. Paulus's times from the 1980 USA Olympic Trials would have won two gold medals at the Games. He held the 100 Fly World Record
from 1981-83.
Paulus grew up in Fort Worth, TX, and went to college at the University of Texas on a swimming scholarship in the early 1980s. While at Texas, he earned All American honors from 1980-1983. He was a 5-time Southwest Conference champion in the 50 fly (1982, '83); 100 fly (1980, '83), and 200 fly (1980); and was part of Texas's NCAA champion 400 Medley Relay in 1981 and 1982.
After college, Dr. Paulus received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry
in Dallas. His orthodontic residency was at Saint Louis University Medical Center, the largest and one of the most prestigious orthodontic programs in the world. Paulus graduated with honors in June 1994 and immediately went into practice with his father, Dr. Peter Paulus, who has since retired. His father successfully treated more than 10,000 patients and helped pioneer modern surgical orthodontic techniques while working with some of the world's leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
William is a Diplomate and board certified member of the American Association of Orthodontists
.
1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
. Paulus's times from the 1980 USA Olympic Trials would have won two gold medals at the Games. He held the 100 Fly World Record
World record progression 100 metres butterfly
The first world record in the 100 metres butterfly in long course swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation in 1957, for both men and women...
from 1981-83.
Paulus grew up in Fort Worth, TX, and went to college at the University of Texas on a swimming scholarship in the early 1980s. While at Texas, he earned All American honors from 1980-1983. He was a 5-time Southwest Conference champion in the 50 fly (1982, '83); 100 fly (1980, '83), and 200 fly (1980); and was part of Texas's NCAA champion 400 Medley Relay in 1981 and 1982.
After college, Dr. Paulus received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry
Baylor College of Dentistry
Baylor College of Dentistry , located in east Dallas, Texas , is the dental education unit of the Texas A&M University System, and a component of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Almost two-thirds of all the dentists in the Metroplex received their education at BCD, and more than one-third of...
in Dallas. His orthodontic residency was at Saint Louis University Medical Center, the largest and one of the most prestigious orthodontic programs in the world. Paulus graduated with honors in June 1994 and immediately went into practice with his father, Dr. Peter Paulus, who has since retired. His father successfully treated more than 10,000 patients and helped pioneer modern surgical orthodontic techniques while working with some of the world's leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
William is a Diplomate and board certified member of the American Association of Orthodontists
American Association of Orthodontists
The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, is the American professional association for orthodontists. Most American orthodontists, about 95 percent, are members...
.