James MATTHEWS

Born
May 2, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 100 m

James MATTHEWS is a Ireland sprinter, born on May 2, 1978. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 10.74 in the 100m, 49.14 in the 400m, 52.15 in the 400mH, 50.43 in the 400m-short-track and 50.43 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles52.15
2007 season best56.18May 12, 2007
Personal best · 100 m10.74

As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m hurdles 52.15, 100 m 10.74, 2007 season best 56.18 (May 12, 2007) · 48 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mTullamore 200010.74*965 pts–
400mDublin 200049.14910 pts–
400mHHaapsalu 199952.151,026 pts–
400m-short-trackIndoorNenagh 199950.43893 pts–
400m-short-track199950.43893 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007400mH 56.18–May 12, 2007–
2001400mH 52.18–Jul 22, 2001–
2000100m 10.74+2.3Aug 13, 2000–
2000400m 49.14–Aug 20, 2000–
1999400m-short-track 50.43–Feb 14, 1999–
1999400mH 52.15–Jul 31, 1999–
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FAQ

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James MATTHEWS's 400 m hurdles personal best is 52.15, set on Jul 31, 1999 in Haapsalu (EST).

James MATTHEWS competes in the 400 m hurdles and 100 m.

2007 season best: 56.18, set on May 12, 2007.