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How a heart procedure ignited a fire chief’s energy and set him on a marathoner’s path

After atrial fibrillation diagnosis and treatment, Paul Dunwell picked up the pace and has never slowed down

Susan Miller
Staff Writer
Updated Jan. 21, 2026
Published Feb. 16, 2024
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