Jonathan Matthews
- Born
- Jul 2, 1956 (70 years old)
- Events
- 50 km Race Walk · 5000 Metres Short Track
Jonathan Matthews is a United States race walker, born on July 2, 1956. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 5000m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:30:38 in the 20kmW, 4:02:52 in the 50kmW, 20:43.20 in the 5000m-short-track, 20:43.20 in the 5000m-short-track and 1:43:22.82 in the 20,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 50 km Race Walk4:02:52
2017 season best5:06:01Jan 28, 2017 · Santee, CA
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track20:43.20
As of Nov 7, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 4:02:52, 5000 Metres Short Track 20:43.20, 2017 season best 5:06:01 (Jan 28, 2017, Santee, CA (USA)) · 70 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
50kmWStuttgart 19934:02:521,087 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorGA 199820:43.20112 pts–
5000m-short-track199820:43.20112 pts–
20,000MetrOR 20121:43:22.82–
30KilometrNY 20112:32:43–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 50kmW | 5:06:01 | – | Jan 28, 2017 | Santee, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 50kmW | 5:03:26 | – | Feb 21, 2016 | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 20,000Metr | 1:43:22.82 | – | Jun 30, 2012 | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2011 | 30Kilometr | 2:32:43 | – | Oct 30, 2011 | Congers, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | 50kmW | 4:35:35 | – | Jan 23, 2011 | Tustin, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 50kmW | 4:23:15 | – | Feb 7, 2010 | Surprise, AZ (USA) |
| 1999 | 20kmW | 1:30:38 | – | May 1, 1999 | Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup |
| 1998 | 5000m-short-track | 20:43.20 | – | Feb 28, 1998 | – |