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Matt Shirvington

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Matt Shirvington

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateOct 25, 1978
BirthplaceSydney
Height1.83 m
Weight80 kg

Matt Shirvington is a Australia sprinter, born on October 25, 1978 in Sydney. Standing 1.83 m and weighing 80 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.03 in the 100m, 20.45 in the 200m, 38.65 in the 4x100m and 6.52= in the 60m. He has earned 6 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
60 m
6.52=
100 m
10.03
#295 all-time
2008 season best
10.35
Feb 21, 2008 · Brisbane (AUS)
2008 season best
Last competition
Australian Championships
Feb 29, 2008 · 10.70
Australian Championships
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 60 m 6.52=, 100 m 10.03 (#295 all-time), 2008 season best 10.35 (Feb 21, 2008, Brisbane (AUS)) · Last competition: Australian Championships, Feb 29, 2008, 10.70 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.03
#295 all-time
20.45
#899 all-time
38.65
6.52=
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
100m
10.35-0.2Feb 21, 2008
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
2007
100m
10.28+1.8Jul 4, 2007
↓
Salamanca (ESP)
2007
200m
21.30-0.3Jun 8, 2007
↓
Torino (ITA)
2007
4x100m
38.73-Aug 31, 2007
↑
IAAF World Championships
2006
100m
10.26+1.7Jan 26, 2006
↓
Canberra (AUS)
2006
200m
21.12+2.1Jan 15, 2006
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2005
60m
6.83-Dec 4, 2005
↓
Eton (GBR) (i)
2005
100m
10.29+2.8Jan 22, 2005
↓
Perth (AUS)
2005
200m
21.30-0.1Feb 17, 2005
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2005
4x100m
38.65-Aug 12, 2005
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
2004
100m
10.27+3.7Jan 10, 2004
↓
Perth (AUS)
2004
200m
21.13+0.8Jan 23, 2004
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
2003
100m
10.09+1.2Apr 12, 2003
↓
Runaway Bay Australian 10,000m Championships
2003
200m
20.98-Jul 13, 2003
↓
Gateshead (GBR)
2003
4x100m
38.76-Aug 30, 2003
↑
IAAF World Championships
2002
100m
10.19+1.8May 11, 2002
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2002
200m
21.03+1.0Apr 13, 2002
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
2001
60m
6.55-Mar 11, 2001
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i)
2001
100m
10.11+1.9Mar 4, 2001
↓
Perth (AUS)
2001
4x100m
38.83-Aug 12, 2001
↑
IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
2000
100m
10.11-0.3Aug 18, 2000
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2000
200m
20.62-0.6Mar 13, 2000
↓
Roodeport (RSA)
2000
4x100m
38.76-Sep 29, 2000
↑
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
60m
6.52-Mar 7, 1999
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1999
100m
10.07-0.6Aug 7, 1999
↓
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1999
200m
20.67+0.2Aug 24, 1999
↓
IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1999
4x100m
38.77-Aug 7, 1999
↑
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1998
60m
6.58-Nov 15, 1998
↓
Sydney (AUS) (i)
1998
100m
10.03-0.1Sep 17, 1998
↓
Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1998
200m
20.45+1.9Aug 10, 1998
↓
Sydney (AUS)
1998
4x100m
38.78-Sep 12, 1998
↑
Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg
1997
100m
10.29+1.2Oct 12, 1997
↓
Sydney (AUS)
1997
200m
20.89-0.1Mar 15, 1997
↓
Brisbane (AUS)

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.70-1.7Feb 29Australian Championships
100m
10.63-2.3Feb 29Australian Championships
100m
10.35+1.7Feb 28Australian Championships, Brisbane
100m
10.35-0.2Feb 21Melbourne Telstra A Series, Melbourne
100m
10.43+0.1Feb 16Sydney Telstra A Series, Sydney
100m
10.54-0.9Jan 26Canberra Telstra A-Series, Canberra
100m
10.50+0.0Jan 19Canberra ACT Interclub, Canberra

2007

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
38.73-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
4x100m
38.73-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
4x100m
39.09-Aug 3London Norwich Union Super Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
100m
10.34+1.3Jul 28Zaragoza Gobierno de Aragón, Zaragoza
100m
10.51-1.6Jul 21Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Madrid
100m
10.66-1.2Jul 15Longeville lés Metz Meeting National D2, Longeville
100m
10.28+1.8Jul 4Salamanca Gran Premio de Atletismo, Salamanca
100m
10.48+0.7Jun 17Janusz Kusociński Memorial, Warszawa
100m
10.74-0.1Jun 10Bedford International Games, Bedford
200m
21.30-0.3Jun 8Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
100m
10.45+0.6Jun 8Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
100m
10.76-2.0May 19Herrera Grand Premio Andalucía, Herrera
100m
10.65-2.5May 19Herrera Grand Premio Andalucía, Herrera

2006

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.63-2.2Mar 3Brisbane Telstra A-Series, Brisbane
100m
10.28+1.9Feb 18Melbourne Athletics Australia Invitational, Melbourne
200m
21.21-1.5Feb 5Australian Championships, Sydney
100m
10.40+0.4Feb 3Australian Championships
100m
10.79-2.4Feb 2Australian Championships, Sydney
100m
10.28-2.3Jan 26Canberra Telstra A-series, Canberra
100m
10.26+1.7Jan 26Canberra Telstra A-series, Canberra
100m
10.51-0.8Jan 21Brisbane Regional Championships, Brisbane
100m
10.46+0.4Jan 21Brisbane Regional Championships, Brisbane
100m
10.44+0.5Jan 19Sydney Track Classic, Sydney
200m
21.12+2.1Jan 15Sydney NSW Ch., Sydney
100m
10.57-1.3Jan 14Sydney NSW Ch., Sydney
100m
10.74-3.1Jan 14Sydney NSW Ch., Sydney
100m
10.36+1.1Jan 10Canberra ACT Interclub, Canberra
100m
10.37+0.6Jan 10Canberra ACT Interclub, Canberra
100m
10.42+1.1Jan 3Canberra ACT Interclub, Canberra
100m
10.30+3.5Jan 3Canberra ACT Interclub, Canberra

2005

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60m
6.83-Dec 4Eton (i)
4x100m
38.65-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x100m
38.65-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
100m
10.84+0.9Jul 20London
100m
10.83+1.0Jul 20London
100m
10.6HT+2.0Jul 16Loughborough EAP Meeting, Loughborough
100m
10.54+2.1Jul 16Loughborough EAP Meeting, Loughborough
100m
10.63+1.0Jul 9AAA Championships
100m
10.75-1.1Jul 9AAA Championships
100m
10.7HT+0.9Jun 25Copthall British Athletics League, Copthall
100m
10.65+2.5Jun 12Bedford International Games, Bedford
100m
10.75+3.6Jun 10London
100m
10.79+0.7May 29Bedford CAU Inter-Counties Ch., Bedford
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Honours

5

IAAF World Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

2005
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Telstra Australian Championships

100 Metres

2002
🥉

IAAF World Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

2001
🥇

Telstra Australian Championships

100 Metres

2001
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

60 Metres

2001
🥇

Optus Australian Championships

100 Metres

2000
🥇

Australian Championships

100 Metres

1999
🥇

Australian Championships

200 Metres

1999
4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

60 Metres

1999
🥇

Optus Australian Championships

100 Metres

1998
6

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

200 Metres

1998
5

Johannesburg IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1998
4

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

100 Metres

1998
6

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

200 Metres

1998
5

Johannesburg IAAF World Cup

100 Metres

1998
4

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

100 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matt Shirvington's 60 m personal best?

Matt Shirvington's 60 m personal best is 6.52=, set on Mar 7, 1999 in Green Dome, Maebashi (JPN) (i).

Which events does Matt Shirvington compete in?

Matt Shirvington competes in the 60 m and 100 m.

How did Matt Shirvington perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 10.35, set on Feb 21, 2008 in Brisbane (AUS). Last competition: Australian Championships on Feb 29, 2008, 10.70.

How many medals has Matt Shirvington won?

Matt Shirvington has won 1 World Championships medal.