Matt Braithwaite
- Born
- Jul 22, 1988 (38 years old)
- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track · Half Marathon
Matt Braithwaite is a United States long-distance runner, born on July 22, 1988. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 8:39.15 in the 3000m, 14:34.51 in the 5000m, 14:34.51 in the 5000m, 1:08:30 in the Semi and 2:26:38 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:52.26
2023 season best1:08:30Jun 17, 2023 · Duluth, MN
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:30
Last competitionGarry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MNJun 17, 2023 · 1:08:30
As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:52.26, Half Marathon 1:08:30, 2023 season best 1:08:30 (Jun 17, 2023, Duluth, MN (USA)) · Last competition: Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MN, Jun 17, 2023, 1:08:30 · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMN 20118:39.15857 pts–
5000mIndoorIA 201114:34.51927 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMN 20118:39.15857 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Semi | 1:08:30 | – | Jun 17, 2023 | Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MN |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:08:44 | – | Jun 18, 2022 | Duluth, MN (USA) |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:34:37 | – | Jun 19, 2021 | Duluth, MN (USA) |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:26:38 | – | Apr 15, 2019 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:30:41 | – | Oct 12, 2014 | Chicago Marathon |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:30:47 | – | Oct 6, 2013 | St. Paul (USA) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:39.15 | – | Feb 5, 2011 | Mankato, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m Indoor | 8:39.15 | – | Feb 5, 2011 | Mankato, MN (USA) (i) |