Sean Aigboboh set a new Irish national record in the 200 meters at the Cameron Burrell Invitational in Houston, Texas, on May 1, 2026. The University of Houston sprinter clocked 20.22 seconds, breaking the previous mark of 20.30 seconds set by Paul Hession in 2007.
Aigboboh, who runs for the University of Houston under coach Carl Lewis, improved his personal best by 0.08 seconds. The time is also a world-leading mark for the 2026 outdoor season as of the race date.
The 21-year-old Irish athlete had previously run 20.30 seconds in April 2026, equaling Hession's record. His latest performance solidifies his position as Ireland's fastest man over 200 meters.
Hession's record had stood for nearly 19 years, making it one of the longest-standing Irish sprint records. Aigboboh's achievement was widely celebrated in Irish athletics circles.
