Matt Padilla

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track

Matt Padilla is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:41.92 in the 3000m, 14:43.66 in the 5000m, 31:06.38 in the 10000m and 8:45.57 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:45.57
2026 season best8:51.43Feb 14, 2026 · GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionBryan Clay InvitationalApr 17, 2026 · 14:43.66
Bryan Clay Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:45.57, 2026 season best 8:51.43 (Feb 14, 2026, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational, Apr 17, 2026, 14:43.66

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMI 20258:41.92842 pts–
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:43.66860 pts–
10000mSt. Louis 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list31:06.38863 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorKY 20258:45.57823 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:51.43–Feb 14, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Saturday
20265000m 14:43.66–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20265000m Indoor15:14.99–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
202610000m 31:06.38–Mar 27, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20253000m Indoor8:41.92–Feb 15, 2025GVSU Big Meet- Saturday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:45.57–Jan 24, 2025PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic
20255000m Indoor14:49.41–Feb 14, 2025GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20255000m 15:09.81–Apr 19, 2025Gibson Invitational, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matt Padilla's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:45.57, set on Jan 24, 2025 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i).

Matt Padilla competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:51.43, set on Feb 14, 2026 in GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i). Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr 17, 2026, 14:43.66.