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Matt Baxter

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Matt Baxter

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Birth dateAug 6, 1994
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Matt Baxter is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on August 6, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:55.49 in the 800m, 3:45.27 in the 1500m, 4:02.20 in the Mile, 7:47.85 in the 3000m and 13:27.61 in the 5000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:27.61
3000 Metres Short Track
7:47.85
2025 season best
1:06:12
Jul 5, 2025 · Gold Coast (AUS)
2025 season best
Last competition
Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch.
Jul 5, 2025 · 1:06:12
Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch.
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:27.61, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:47.85, 2025 season best 1:06:12 (Jul 5, 2025, Gold Coast (AUS)) · Last competition: Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch., Jul 5, 2025, 1:06:12 · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Semi
1:06:12-Jul 5, 2025
↓
Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch.
2024
10Kilometr
29:16-Jun 23, 2024
↑
B.A.A. 10K
2024
15Kilometr
45:06-Jul 14, 2024-Boilermaker Road Race
2024
10MilesRoa
47:16-Oct 6, 2024-Medtronic TC 10 Mile
2024
Semi
1:04:12-Mar 17, 2024
↓
United Airlines NYC Half
2024
Marathon
2:10:57-Dec 1, 2024
↑
Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2023
CrossCount
32:22-Feb 18, 2023
↑
44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2023
12Kilometr
34:55-May 7, 2023-Lilac Bloomsday Run
2023
Marathon
2:14:08-Dec 3, 2023
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California International Marathon
2022
5000m-short-track
13:31.00-Feb 12, 2022
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022
5000m
13:31.00-Feb 12, 2022
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022
10Kilometr
29:36-Jul 4, 2022
↑
AJC Peachtree Road Race
2022
Semi
1:01:54-Sep 25, 2022
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2022
Marathon
2:17:15-Nov 6, 2022
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TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY
2021
3000m
8:00.01-Jan 23, 2021
↑
Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2021
5000m-short-track
13:30.48-Dec 4, 2021
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Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2021
5000m
13:30.48-Dec 4, 2021
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2020
Mile
4:08.93-Jan 17, 2020
↑
Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2020
3000m-short-track
7:47.85-Feb 15, 2020
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2020
3000m
7:47.85-Feb 15, 2020
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2020
5000m
13:27.61-Jan 24, 2020
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Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2020
5000m-short-track
13:27.61-Jan 24, 2020
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Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2020
10Kilometr
30:22-Nov 7, 2020
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New Zealand Road Running Championships
2019
1500m
3:45.33-Jul 13, 2019
↑
Kortrijk (BEL)
2019
5000m
13:40.88-Jul 20, 2019
↑
KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
2019
CrossCount
34:03-Mar 30, 2019
↑
43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
2019
Semi
1:02:57-Oct 6, 2019
↓
Half Marathon
2018
1500m
3:52.89-May 11, 2018
↑
Moscow, ID (USA)
2018
Mile
4:02.20-Jan 27, 2018
↑
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2018
3000m
7:53.37-Feb 9, 2018
↑
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2018
3000m-short-track
8:10.28-Mar 10, 2018
↑
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
2018
5000m
13:31.00-Apr 19, 2018
↑
Azusa, CA (USA)
2018
10000m
28:10.05-May 3, 2018
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2017
1500m
3:45.27-Apr 14, 2017
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Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational
2017
Mile
4:12.46-Feb 25, 2017
↑
Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
2017
mile-short-track
4:12.46-Feb 25, 2017-Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
2017
3000m-short-track
8:17.60-Feb 25, 2017
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Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
2017
3000m
8:17.60-Feb 25, 2017
↑
Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
2017
5000m
13:44.27-Feb 10, 2017
↑
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2017
5000m-short-track
14:08.28-Mar 10, 2017
↑
College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2017
10000m
28:48.02-Mar 31, 2017
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2016
1500m
3:51.03-Apr 30, 2016
↑
Fullerton, CA (USA)
2016
3000m
8:22.69-Jan 1, 2016
↑
Tauranga (NZL)
2016
3000m-short-track
8:40.82-Feb 27, 2016
↑
Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)
2016
5000m
14:12.83-Apr 1, 2016
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2016
5000m-short-track
14:48.99-Feb 26, 2016
↑
Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)
2016
10000m
29:19.45-Apr 14, 2016
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Walnut, CA (USA)
2015
1500m
3:57.87-Feb 21, 2015
↑
Auckland (NZL)
2015
5000m
14:10.11-Dec 15, 2015
↑
Auckland (NZL)
2013
800m
1:55.49-Jan 1, 2013-Tauranga (NZL)
2013
1500m
3:50.44-Feb 9, 2013
↑
Hamilton (NZL)
2013
Mile
4:12.25-Jan 22, 2013
↑
Whanganui (NZL)
2013
3000m
8:14.73-Dec 12, 2013
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
2013
5000m
14:23.57-Nov 23, 2013
↑
Auckland (NZL)
2012
Mile
4:16.69-Dec 15, 2012
↑
Auckland (NZL)
2012
3000m
8:15.50-Dec 9, 2012
↑
Dunedin (NZL)
2012
5000m
14:25.18-Dec 19, 2012
↑
Auckland (NZL)
2011
1500m
3:55.89-Mar 27, 2011
↑
Dunedin (NZL)
2011
3000m
8:30.68-Mar 25, 2011
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Dunedin (NZL)
2010
3000m
8:53.26-Mar 26, 2010
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Christchurch (NZL)

2025

2 performances

2024

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:57-Dec 1Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
10MilesRoa
47:16-Oct 6Medtronic TC 10 Mile
15Kilometr
45:06-Jul 14Boilermaker Road Race
10Kilometr
29:16-Jun 23B.A.A. 10K
Semi
1:04:12-Mar 17United Airlines NYC Half

2023

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:08-Dec 3California International Marathon
Marathon
2:23:28-Jul 2Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast
12Kilometr
34:55-May 7Lilac Bloomsday Run
10000m
DNF-Apr 21Payton Jordan Invitational
CrossCount
32:22-Feb 1844th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:15-Nov 6TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY
Semi
1:01:54-Sep 25HOKA Chicago Half Marathon, Chicago, IL
10Kilometr
29:36-Jul 4AJC Peachtree Road Race
5000m-short-track
13:31.00-Feb 12Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Seeded

2021

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
13:30.48-Dec 4Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
5000m
13:44.24-Jun 22McKenzie International, McKenzie Community Track, Vida, OR
5000m
13:33.12-May 29Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
5000m
13:36.12-May 15Track Meet
5000m
13:36.12-May 14Track Meet
5000m
13:30.57-May 9USATF Golden Games
3000m
8:00.01-Jan 23Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings

2020

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:39.86-Dec 18Night of 5's, AUT Millennium, Auckland
10Kilometr
30:22-Nov 7New Zealand Road Running Championships
5000m
13:51.87-Jul 11KT Tape St. George 5000m Showdown, St. George, UT
5000m
14:14.65-Mar 7New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
5000m
14:14.65-Mar 6New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
3000m-short-track
7:47.85-Feb 15BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
5000m-short-track
13:27.61-Jan 24John Thomas Terrier Classic, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Invitational Events
Mile
4:08.93-Jan 17Lumberjack Challenge, Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (i)

2019

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Oct 13Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Semi
1:02:57-Oct 6Half Marathon, San José, CA
5000m
13:40.88-Jul 20KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
1500m
3:45.33-Jul 13Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
5000m
14:08.87-Jun 25Oceania Championships, Townsville
CrossCount
34:03-Mar 3043rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
5000m
14:04.44-Mar 9New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
5000m
14:04.44-Mar 8New Zealand Championships, Christchurch

2018

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:39.35-Jun 8Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
10000m
28:39.35-Jun 6Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
10000m
29:15.22-May 24Sacramento NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
1500m
3:52.89-May 11Moscow Big Sky Championships, Moscow, ID
5000m
14:08.67-May 11Moscow Big Sky Championships, Moscow, ID
1500m
3:58.53-May 10Moscow Big Sky Championships, Moscow, ID
10000m
28:10.05-May 3Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
13:31.00-Apr 19Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational, Azusa, CA
3000m-short-track
8:10.28-Mar 10NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
3000m
8:34.43-Feb 24Flagstaff Big Sky Indoor Championships, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
Mile
4:14.33-Feb 24Flagstaff Big Sky Indoor Championships, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
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Honours

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New Zealand Road Running Championships

10 Kilometres Road

2020
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New Zealand Championships

5000 Metres

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matt Baxter's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Matt Baxter's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:27.61, set on Jan 24, 2020 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Matt Baxter compete in?

Matt Baxter competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Matt Baxter perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:06:12, set on Jul 5, 2025 in Gold Coast (AUS). Last competition: Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch. on Jul 5, 2025, 1:06:12.