Matt Richardson

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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.

Key facts

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)

2026 season best

Last competition

NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

May 8, 2026 · 1:59.21

NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Sep 16, 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

1:58.30

3:56.79

8:42.86

9:02.36

2:40.58

2:40.58

4:20.02

10:54.43

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	800m	1:58.30	-	May 2, 2026	→	South Dakota Challenge
2026	1000m-short-track	2:40.58	-	Jan 30, 2026	-	Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026	1000m	2:40.58	-	Jan 31, 2026	-	Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026	DistanceMe	10:54.43	-	Jan 31, 2026	-	Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2023	3000mSt	9:02.36	-	Apr 13, 2023	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2022	800m	1:58.30	-	Mar 5, 2022	→	Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA)
2022	1500m	3:57.68	-	Apr 8, 2022	↓	Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA)
2022	3000mSt	9:04.61	-	May 13, 2022	↑	UC Davis Woody Wilson Track, Davis, CA (USA)
2022	5Kilometre	15:41	-	Nov 24, 2022	-	-
2021	1500m	3:56.79	-	Mar 13, 2021	↓	Fresno Pacific University Track, Fresno, CA (USA)
2021	3000mSt	9:12.59	-	May 14, 2021	↑	Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA (USA)
2020	MileRoad	4:20.02	-	Feb 22, 2020	-	Pauley Track & Field Complex UC Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA (USA)
2018	3000m	8:42.86	-	Apr 6, 2018	-	Irvine, CA (USA)

2026

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:59.21	-	May 8	NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m	1:59.21	-	May 7	NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m	1:58.30	-	May 2	South Dakota Challenge
1000m-short-track	2:40.58	-	Jan 31	Mark Schuck Open & Multi
DistanceMe	10:54.43	-	Jan 31	Mark Schuck Open & Multi
1000m-short-track	2:40.58	-	Jan 30	Mark Schuck Open & Multi

2023

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:45.29	-	May 12	Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA
3000mSt	9:02.36	-	Apr 15	Bryan Clay Invitational
3000mSt	9:02.36	-	Apr 13	Bryan Clay Invitational
3000mSt	9:40.01	-	Mar 10	UCSB Invite, Pauley Track & Field Complex UC Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA

2022

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	15:41	-	Nov 24	Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, San José, CA
3000mSt	9:04.61	-	May 13	Big West Championships, UC Davis Woody Wilson Track, Davis, CA
3000mSt	9:08.49	-	Apr 13	Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
1500m	3:57.68	-	Apr 8	LBSU Challenge Cup, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA
3000mSt	9:27.92	-	Mar 26	Aztec Invitational, Aztrack Sports Deck, San Diego, CA
3000mSt	9:33.04	-	Mar 11	UCSB Gaucho Invitational, Pauley Track & Field Complex UC Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
800m	1:58.30	-	Mar 5	Beach Opener, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA

2021

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:12.59	-	May 14	Big West Championships, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA
3000mSt	9:33.86	-	May 1	Cal Poly Blue-Green Rivalry Meet, Miller& Capriotti Athletics Complex, San Luis Obispo, CA
3000mSt	9:20.41	-	Apr 8	Fullerton Spring Invite, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA
1500m	3:58.24	-	Apr 3	Quad Meet, Miller& Capriotti Athletics Complex, San Luis Obispo, CA
3000mSt	9:57.03	-	Mar 27	Westmont Classic, Westmont Track/Thorrington Field, Santa Barbara, CA
1500m	3:56.79	-	Mar 13	Spring Break Invitational, Fresno Pacific University Track, Fresno, CA
1500m	4:00.37	-	Mar 4	CS Fullerton Tri-Meet, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA

2020

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
MileRoad	4:20.02	-	Feb 22	Gaucho Round-up, Pauley Track & Field Complex UC Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA

2018

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:42.86	-	Apr 6	Irvine Big West Challenge, Irvine, CA
3000m	9:08.14	-	Feb 17	Santa Barbara UCSB-Pepperdine-Westmont Meet, Santa Barbara, CA

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matt Richardson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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

Which events does Matt Richardson compete in?

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

How did Matt Richardson perform in 2026?

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.