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David Matthews

David Matthews

IRLIRLMen
Birth dateApr 9, 1974
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David Matthews is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, David Matthews established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. David Matthews's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in David Matthews's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested David Matthews against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced David Matthews's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

David Matthews's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, David Matthews's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.82
1000 Metres
2:17.58
2001 season best
1:49.66
Jul 13, 2001 · Santry (IRL)
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:44.82 (#381 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:17.58, 2001 season best 1:49.66 (Jul 13, 2001, Santry (IRL)) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
800m
1:49.66-Jul 13, 2001
Santry (IRL)
2000
800m
1:47.87-Aug 20, 2000
Irish Championships
1999
800m
1:46.19-Jul 11, 1999
Riga (LAT)
1999
800m-short-track
1:49.64-Feb 14, 1999
Irish Indoor Championships
1999
1000m
2:22.29-Jun 13, 1999
Antrim (GBR)
1998
800m
1:46.76-Aug 2, 1998
Sheffield (GBR)
1998
800m-short-track
1:47.93-Feb 8, 1998
Gent (BEL) (i)
1997
800m
1:45.38-Aug 18, 1997
Bellinzona (SUI)
1997
800m-short-track
1:49.65-Mar 7, 1997
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1996
800m
1:45.45-Jul 14, 1996
Lappeenranta (FIN)
1996
1000m
2:17.58-Sep 9, 1996
Sarajevo (BIH)
1995
800m
1:44.82-Sep 5, 1995
Rieti (ITA)
1995
800m-short-track
1:49.26-Mar 11, 1995
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1994
800m
1:45.57-Aug 28, 1994
Rieti (ITA)
1994
800m-short-track
1:50.24-Mar 11, 1994
European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
1993
800m
1:54.00-Jul 30, 1993
European Junior Championships
1992
800m
1:52.56-Sep 16, 1992
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2001

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:53.96-Jul 28Belfast Northern Ireland Championships, Belfast
800m
1:50.96-Jul 22Irish Championships
800m
1:53.56-Jul 22Irish Championships
800m
1:49.66-Jul 13Santry Morton Memorial Meeting, Santry
800m
1:50.29-Jul 7Cork City Sports International, Cork City
800m
1:50.77-Jun 29Santry Dublin International, Santry
800m
1:53.80-Jun 19Antrim

2000

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.77-Sep 23The XXVII Olympic Games
800m
1:48.77-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
800m
1:52.68-Sep 9Newcastle
800m
1:47.87-Aug 20Irish Championships
800m
1:50.33-Aug 20Irish Championships

1999

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.52-Aug 26IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
800m
1:49.52-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
800m
1:47.94-Aug 7London CGU British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
800m
1:48.54-Aug 1Thurrock
800m
1:49.43-Jul 28Fana Bergen GP, Fana
800m
1:49.97-Jul 25Irish Championships
800m
1:53.09-Jul 25Irish Championships
800m
1:46.19-Jul 11Riga
800m
1:48.50-Jul 3Budapest NAP Cup, Budapest
800m
1:48.62-Jun 30Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
800m
1:47.76-Jun 19Cork City Games, Cork City
1000m
2:22.29-Jun 13Antrim
800m
1:47.21-Jun 1Tartu Gustav Sule Memorial, Tartu
800m
1:47.70-May 23Ljubljana Siki Memorial, Ljubljana
800m
1:49.36-May 9Santry
800m-short-track
1:49.81-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.64-Feb 14Irish Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:56.20-Feb 14Irish Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:51.65-Jan 31British Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:51.90-Jan 30British Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-track
1:53.52-Jan 24Glasgow Kelvin Hall, Glasgow (i)
800m-short-track
1:57.56-Jan 24Glasgow Kelvin Hall, Glasgow (i)

1998

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.27-Aug 26Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
800m
1:49.65-Aug 22Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
800m
1:47.39-Aug 21Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
800m
1:47.39-Aug 18Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
800m
1:49.65-Aug 18Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
800m
1:47.03-Aug 12Weltklasse Zürich
800m
1:46.76-Aug 2Sheffield British Grand Prix, Sheffield
800m
1:47.76-Jul 26Irish Championships
800m-short-track
1:48.87-Mar 8Sindelfingen IHM, Sindelfingen (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.37-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.54-Feb 28European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.09-Feb 27European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.54-Feb 27European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.37-Feb 27European Indoor Championships, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.42-Feb 21Pireaus Athina 98, Pireaus (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.93-Feb 8Gent Flanders Indoor, Gent (i)
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Honours

5

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1998
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European Junior Championships

800 Metres

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is David Matthews's 800 m personal best?

David Matthews's 800 m personal best is 1:44.82, set on Sep 5, 1995 in Rieti (ITA), #381 on the all-time list.

Which events does David Matthews compete in?

David Matthews competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did David Matthews perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 1:49.66, set on Jul 13, 2001 in Santry (IRL).