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.

[citation needed] In 2007, Hession broke his first Irish national record by running the 100 m in 10.28 in Kalamata.

First running 20.44 in the Sheffield Grand prix, and then 20.30 in the Irish national championships in Dublin.

[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.

Hession made history as the first Irishman to qualify for the finals of the 200 metres in the European Athletics Championships.

[1] Hession is currently working as a doctor in Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin.