Matt Barnes

Matt Barnes

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Jan 12, 1968 (58 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile

Matt Barnes is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 12, 1968. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.31 in the 1500m, 3:58.39 in the Mile, 8:10.88 in the 3000m, 13:46.63= in the 5000m and 8:10.88 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m3:38.31
1997 season best13:46.63Jul 11, 1997
Personal best · Mile3:58.39

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.31, Mile 3:58.39, 1997 season best 13:46.63 (Jul 11, 1997) · 58 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLondon 1993United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:38.311,130 pts–
MileCork 1994United Kingdom Mile all-time list3:58.391,095 pts–
3000mIndoorParis 19948:10.881,014 pts–
5000mBirmingham 1997United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list13:46.63=1,045 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorParis 19948:10.881,014 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19975000m 13:46.63–Jul 11, 1997–
1994Mile 3:58.39–Jun 25, 1994–
19943000m-short-track Indoor8:10.88–Mar 11, 1994European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
19931500m 3:38.31–Jul 23, 1993–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matt Barnes's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.31, set on Jun 26, 1993 in London (GBR).

Matt Barnes competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

1997 season best: 13:46.63, set on Jul 11, 1997.