In 2007, Hession broke his first Irish national record by running the 100 m in 10.28 in Kalamata. Only three weeks later he lowered the record to 10.18 in Vaasa. When Hession stepped up to his preferred distance of 200 m he again broke the Irish record twice. First running 20.44 in the Sheffield Grand prix, and then 20.30 in the Irish national championships in Dublin.[citation needed]
Olympics and beyondedit
Hession competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He trained in Japan in the build-up. On 18 August he won his 200 m quarter final to qualify for the semi-final in a time of 20.32, just after Usain Bolt had a time of 20.29.[3] In the semi-final he finished fifth in a time of 20.38 however he missed out on a place in the final as only the top four qualified.[4]
Hession had another very good season on the 2008 Grand Prix circuit, this time claiming second place in the 200 m at the World Athletics Final.[5] On 15 November 2008 Paul was awarded the highly prestigious Athlete of the Year at the annual Athletics Association of Ireland awards dinner.[6]
In the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona. Hession made history as the first Irishman to qualify for the finals of the 200 metres in the European Athletics Championships. Hession ran 20.71 seconds, finishing 6th in the final.[7]
Hession participated in the 2012 London Olympics. In his first round heat he ran the 200m in a time of 20.69 sec which yielded him 5th place in his heat. That was not enough to see him through to the semi-final.[8]
Studiesedit
A graduate of NUI Galway, at last he received a M.B. B.Ch., B.A.O. in 2014, as well as a Final Medical Medal for Outstanding Sporting Achievement on the same occasion.[9] He had put his medical studies on hold to pursue athletics full-time.[1] Hession is currently working as a doctor in Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin.
Referencesedit
^ abNi Fhlatharta, Bernie (20 August 2013). . Connacht Tribune. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018.
^"Hession named Athlete of the Year". RTÉ Sport. 16 November 2008. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
^"Gillick misses out in Barcelona". BBC News. 30 July 2010.
^ "No Joy for Hession in 200m Heats". RTÉ. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
^Crawford, Caroline (20 June 2014). "Sprinter gets amongst the medals at graduation". Irish Independent. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
External linksedit
IAAF profile
Hession's Page on the Athletics Association of Ireland Web Page
January 01, 1970
paul, hession, born, january, 1983, galway, irish, international, track, field, athlete, fastest, irishman, history, over, metres, specialises, sprinting, events, particularly, metres, silver, bronze, medals, world, university, games, silver, medallist, 2008, . Paul Hession born 27 January 1983 in Galway is an Irish international track and field athlete who is the fastest Irishman in history over 200 metres 1 He specialises in the sprinting events particularly the 200 metres He has won silver and bronze medals at the World University Games a silver medallist in the 200 m in the 2008 IAAF World Athletics Final and in 2007 made the leap into world class by setting 4 Irish national records at 100 metres and 200 metres He is a member of the Athenry Athletics Club 2 Paul HessionPaul HessionPersonal informationNationalityIrishBorn 1983 01 27 27 January 1983 age 41 Galway IrelandHome townAthenryEducationM B B Ch B A O 2014Alma materNUI GalwayHeight1 84 m 6 ft 0 in Weight77 kg 170 lb 12 1 st SportSportRunningEvent s 100 metres 200 metresClubAthenry ACMedal record Representing Ireland Men s Athletics World Athletics Final 2008 Stuttgart 200 m European Team Championships 2009 Banska Bystrica Second League Summer Universiade 2003 Daegu 200 m 2005 Izmir 200 m Contents 1 Career 1 1 Early career 1 2 Olympics and beyond 2 Studies 3 References 4 External linksCareer edit nbsp Paul Hession in the third lane finishes the 200 m race at the Crystal Palace Athletic Meeting 2007 behind Jamaican Usain Bolt Early career edit After competing in the IAAF World Junior Championships in 2002 Hession made his major championship debut for Ireland the same year at the 2002 European Championships where he finished 7th in his heat in a time of 21 28 The following year Hession missed the World Championships but was rewarded with silver medal in the 200 m at the World University Games Two years later Hession won bronze in the 2005 edition He followed this up with a disappointing run in his first World Athletics Championship In the 2006 European Championships Hession ran poorly in the semi final and with a time of 20 80 was eliminated citation needed In 2007 Hession broke his first Irish national record by running the 100 m in 10 28 in Kalamata Only three weeks later he lowered the record to 10 18 in Vaasa When Hession stepped up to his preferred distance of 200 m he again broke the Irish record twice First running 20 44 in the Sheffield Grand prix and then 20 30 in the Irish national championships in Dublin citation needed Olympics and beyond edit Hession competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing He trained in Japan in the build up On 18 August he won his 200 m quarter final to qualify for the semi final in a time of 20 32 just after Usain Bolt had a time of 20 29 3 In the semi final he finished fifth in a time of 20 38 however he missed out on a place in the final as only the top four qualified 4 Hession had another very good season on the 2008 Grand Prix circuit this time claiming second place in the 200 m at the World Athletics Final 5 On 15 November 2008 Paul was awarded the highly prestigious Athlete of the Year at the annual Athletics Association of Ireland awards dinner 6 In the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona Hession made history as the first Irishman to qualify for the finals of the 200 metres in the European Athletics Championships Hession ran 20 71 seconds finishing 6th in the final 7 Hession participated in the 2012 London Olympics In his first round heat he ran the 200m in a time of 20 69 sec which yielded him 5th place in his heat That was not enough to see him through to the semi final 8 Studies editA graduate of NUI Galway at last he received a M B B Ch B A O in 2014 as well as a Final Medical Medal for Outstanding Sporting Achievement on the same occasion 9 He had put his medical studies on hold to pursue athletics full time 1 Hession is currently working as a doctor in Children s University Hospital Temple Street Dublin References edit a b Ni Fhlatharta Bernie 20 August 2013 Sprinter Hession peaking at right time for London Connacht Tribune Archived from the original on 24 November 2018 Athenry AC Hession storms into semi finals BBC Sport 18 August 2008 Retrieved 4 July 2009 Hession fails to reach 200m final Irish Times 19 August 2008 Retrieved 4 July 2009 WAF Men s 200 m Results Hession named Athlete of the Year RTE Sport 16 November 2008 Retrieved 4 July 2009 Gillick misses out in Barcelona BBC News 30 July 2010 No Joy for Hession in 200m Heats RTE 7 August 2012 Retrieved 8 August 2012 Crawford Caroline 20 June 2014 Sprinter gets amongst the medals at graduation Irish Independent Retrieved 20 June 2014 External links editIAAF profile Hession s Page on the Athletics Association of Ireland Web Page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Paul Hession amp oldid 1215608017, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
