Matt Gensel

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Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Matt Gensel is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:06.71 in the 1500m, 8:38.82 in the 3000m, 14:33.44 in the 5000m, 15:14.67 in the 5000m and 29:49.34 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:49.34
2026 season best31:02.76May 14, 2026 · Ball State University, Muncie, IN
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:02.09
Last competitionMid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 31:02.76
Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 29:49.34, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:02.09, 2026 season best 31:02.76 (May 14, 2026, Ball State University, Muncie, IN (USA)) · Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 31:02.76

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNY 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:06.71778 pts––
3000mNY 2023United States 3000 m all-time list8:38.82841 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202514:33.44931 pts–#959
5000mOH 2026United States 5000 m all-time list15:14.67767 pts––
10000mNC 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list29:49.34970 pts––
3000m-short-trackPA 20268:50.17799 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:06.71–Apr 17, 2026University at Buffalo Alumni Invitational, University at Buffalo Stadium, Buffalo, NY
20263000m Indoor8:50.17–Jan 17, 2026Nittany Lion Challenge
20263000m-short-track 8:50.17–Jan 17, 2026Nittany Lion Challenge
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:50.17–Jan 17, 2026Nittany Lion Challenge
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:36.98–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m-short-track 15:02.09–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
20265000m 15:14.67–May 1, 2026Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
20265000m Indoor15:14.67–May 1, 2026Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matt Gensel's 10 000 m personal best is 29:49.34, set on Mar 27, 2025 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

Matt Gensel competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 31:02.76, set on May 14, 2026 in Ball State University, Muncie, IN (USA). Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 14, 2026, 31:02.76.