Paul Hession

Born
Jan 27, 1983 (43 years old)
Birthplace
Athenry, Ireland
Events
200 m · 60 m

Paul Hession is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Paul Hession established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Paul Hession's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Paul Hession participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Paul Hession to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Paul Hession's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Paul Hession's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Personal best · 200 m20.26
2012 season best20.54Jul 17, 2012 · Luzern
National record1:26.594x200 Metres Relay Short Track
Personal best · 60 m6.66

As of Oct 28, 2026: 200 m 20.26 (#441 all-time), 60 m 6.66, 2012 season best 20.54 (Jul 17, 2012, Luzern (SUI)) · Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London, Aug 7, 2012, 20.69 · National record (4x200 Metres Relay Short Track) · 43 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mVaasa 200710.181,145 pts–
200mThessaloniki 200820.26*1,179 pts#441
4x100mIzmir 201139.61–
60m20076.661,119 pts–
60mIndoorBirmingham 20076.611,147 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorMadrid 200520.801,164 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201260m 6.95–Jan 29, 2012–
201260m Indoor6.95–Jan 29, 2012Lee Valley (GBR) (i)
2012100m 10.37+1.0Jul 8, 2012Irish Championships
2012200m 20.54+0.4Jul 17, 2012Luzern (SUI)
2011100m 10.57-1.3Jul 2, 2011Cork (IRL)
2011200m 20.51+0.6Aug 6, 2011Dublin (IRL)
20114x100m 39.61–Jun 18, 2011European Athletics Team Championships First League, Izmir
201060m Indoor6.75–Feb 7, 2010Irish Indoor Championships
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Paul Hession's 200 m personal best is 20.26, set on Jul 9, 2008 in Thessaloniki (GRE), #441 on the all-time list.

Paul Hession competes in the 200 m and 60 m.

2012 season best: 20.54, set on Jul 17, 2012 in Luzern (SUI). Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London on Aug 7, 2012, 20.69.