Matt Cooper

Matt Cooper

Events
Mile Road · Mile Short Track

Matt Cooper is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:52.82 in the 800m, 3:46.15 in the 1500m, 4:02.83 in the Mile, 8:09.81 in the 3000m and 8:09.81 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Road3:56.4h
2026 season best1:58.55Jan 30, 2026
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:05.60
Last competitionUW Invite/Mile CityJan 30, 2026 · 1:58.55

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Road 3:56.4h, Mile Short Track 4:05.60, 2026 season best 1:58.55 (Jan 30, 2026) · Last competition: UW Invite/Mile City, Jan 30, 2026, 1:58.55

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOR 2018United States 1500 m all-time list3:46.151,026 pts–
MileWI 2021United States Mile all-time list4:02.831,040 pts–
3000m2019United States 3000 m all-time list8:09.81999 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20198:09.811,021 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:58.55–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
2026Mile Indoor4:30.13–Jan 16, 2026UW Preview
2026Mile 4:30.13–Jan 16, 2026UW Preview
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:59.62–Feb 17, 2025GNAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
2023Mile Indoor4:04.81–Feb 26, 2023Last Chance Indoor Qualifier
2023mile-short-track Indoor4:04.81–Feb 26, 2023Last Chance Indoor Qualifier
2022MileRoad 3:56.4h–Jul 23, 2022Charlevoix, MI (USA)
2022Mile 4:05.13–Feb 19, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matt Cooper's Mile Road personal best is 3:56.4h, set on Jul 23, 2022 in Charlevoix, MI (USA).

Matt Cooper competes in the Mile Road and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:58.55, set on Jan 30, 2026. Last competition: UW Invite/Mile City on Jan 30, 2026, 1:58.55.