Matt Richardson

Matt Richardson

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Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Matt Richardson is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:58.30 in the 800m, 3:56.79 in the 1500m, 8:42.86 in the 3000m, 9:02.36 in the 3000mSt and 2:40.58 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:02.36
2026 season best1:58.30May 2, 2026 · USD Lillibridge Track Complex, Vermillion, SD
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:56.79
Last competitionNSIC Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 8, 2026 · 1:59.21
NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:02.36, 1500 m 3:56.79, 2026 season best 1:58.30 (May 2, 2026, USD Lillibridge Track Complex, Vermillion, SD (USA)) · Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 8, 2026, 1:59.21

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:58.30803 pts––
1500mCA 2021United States 1500 m all-time list3:56.79893 pts––
3000mCA 2018United States 3000 m all-time list8:42.86820 pts––
3000mStCA 2023United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:02.36985 pts––
1000mIndoorMN 20262:40.58718 pts––
1000m-short-trackIndoorMN 20262:40.58718 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:58.30–May 2, 2026South Dakota Challenge
20261000m Indoor2:40.58–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:40.58–Jan 30, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20261000m-short-track 2:40.58–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026DistanceMe Indoor10:54.43–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026DistanceMe 10:54.43–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20233000mSt 9:02.36–Apr 13, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
2022800m 1:58.30–Mar 5, 2022Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matt Richardson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:02.36, set on Apr 13, 2023 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Matt Richardson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 1:58.30, set on May 2, 2026 in USD Lillibridge Track Complex, Vermillion, SD (USA). Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 8, 2026, 1:59.21.