Hession gets Olympic standard

Paul Hession ran his fastest time of the year at today's Woodie's DIY National Senior Track & Field Championships, and in doing so secured his place at the 2012 Olympics.

Hession won the 200 metres final in 20.51 seconds which is under the 'A' qualifying standard for the London Games. Speaking afterwards, he told RTÉ Radio 1: "To get the Olympic qualifier just before the World Championships sets me up really well. It is a late season this year. I had planned to run fast later and, thank God, it is working."