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| Full name | Paul Healion | ||
| Born | June 3, 1978 Ireland |
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| Died | August 16, 2009 (aged 31) | ||
| Height | 1.87 metres (6.1 ft) | ||
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| Discipline | Road, Track (4k Ind. Pursuit, Team Pursuit) | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
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| Infobox last updated on June 26, 2009 |
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Paul Healion (3 June 1978 - 16 August 2009) was an Irish racing cyclist from Dunboyne, Co. Meath.
In 2000 and 2008 he was the National Time Trial Champion. In 2001 he won his first National Criterium Championships. He won the event again in 2009 during a spell of superb form.[1]
Healion died on the evening of 16 August 2009 after his car, in which he was alone, crashed near Ardee, Co Louth. He leaves a widow, Ann.[2] He had been due to ride the Tour of Ireland stage race the following weekend as part of the Irish Cycling Team.[3]