Matt Carter

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Events
3000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Matt Carter is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:15.40 in the 3000m, 8:15.40 in the 3000m, 14:19.38 in the 5000m, 14:32.54 in the 5000m and 30:08.92 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m8:15.40
2026 season best8:15.40Jan 31, 2026 · SVSU Fieldhouse, Saginaw, MI
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:34.14
Last competitionSilverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)Feb 20, 2026 · 8:29.49
Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:15.40, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:34.14, 2026 season best 8:15.40 (Jan 31, 2026, SVSU Fieldhouse, Saginaw, MI (USA)) · Last competition: Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i), Feb 20, 2026, 8:29.49

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorMI 20268:15.40988 pts–#874
3000mMI 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:15.40968 pts–#707
5000mIndoorMI 202414:19.38978 pts––
5000m2021United States 5000 m all-time list14:32.54895 pts––
10000mCT 2022United States 10 000 m all-time list30:08.92942 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorMI 20268:19.75963 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:15.40–Jan 31, 2026SVSU Jet's Pizza Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:15.40–Jan 31, 2026SVSU Jet's Pizza Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:19.75–Feb 7, 2026Michigan Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:35.23–Feb 21, 2025Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:35.23–Feb 21, 2025Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:23.88–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20243000m Indoor8:23.88–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20245000m Indoor14:19.38–Dec 6, 2024Grand Valley State Holiday Open
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matt Carter's 3000 m personal best is 8:15.40, set on Jan 31, 2026 in SVSU Fieldhouse, Saginaw, MI (USA).

Matt Carter competes in the 3000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:15.40, set on Jan 31, 2026 in SVSU Fieldhouse, Saginaw, MI (USA). Last competition: Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i) on Feb 20, 2026, 8:29.49.