NUI Galway Olympian is Ireland's fastest man

Paul Hession, Ireland's fastest man, is a medical student at NUI Galway. Twice a World Student Games medallist, Paul was awarded an NUI Galway Sports Scholarship for Athletics in 2000 and is still an integral part of the scheme. Paul received the NUI Galway Sports Awards for Athletics four years in a row from 2002 - 2005. For the past couple of seasons, he has taken the Athletics world by storm with world-class performances in the three major sprints; the 60 meter. 100 meter, and 200 meter dash.

Last month Paul, who is a native of Athenry, produced a stunning double at the Cork City Sports, recording the fastest 100 meter run in this country (10,21) before eclipsing a star- studded field in the 200 meter at the Mardyke. Paul also collected the American Trophy for the Outstanding Athlete at the meeting.