JM
Jonathan Matthews

Jonathan Matthews

USAUSAMen
Birth dateJul 2, 1956
Height-
Weight-

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, 1:43:22.82 in the 20,000Metr and 2:32:43 in the 30Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
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)
2017 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 16, 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

PB

Personal bests

1:30:38
4:02:52
20:43.20
1:43:22.82
2:32:43

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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-Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1993
50kmW
4:02:52-Aug 21, 1993
↓
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
5:06:01-Jan 28USA 50km Race Walking Championships, Santee, CA

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
5:03:26-Feb 21San Diego Olympic Race Walking Trials, San Diego, CA

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:43:22.82-Jun 30Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
30Kilometr
2:32:43-Oct 30Congers USA 30km Race Walking Championships, Congers, NY
50kmW
4:35:35-Jan 23USA 50 km Race Walking Championships, Tustin, CA

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:45:52-May 16IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
50kmW
4:45:52-May 15IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
50kmW
4:23:15-Feb 7USA 50km Race Walking Championships, Surprise, AZ

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:38-May 2Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:30:38-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
20:43.20-Feb 28USA Indoor Combined Events Championships, Atlanta, GA (i)

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Apr 20Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

Honours

🥇

USA Indoor Combined Events Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jonathan Matthews's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Jonathan Matthews's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 4:02:52, set on Aug 21, 1993 in Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart (GER).

Which events does Jonathan Matthews compete in?

Jonathan Matthews competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Jonathan Matthews perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 5:06:01, set on Jan 28, 2017 in Santee, CA (USA).