Matt Smith

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Matt Smith

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Jul 27, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Matt Smith is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on July 27, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:47.39 in the 1500m, 8:25.43 in the 3000m, 14:05.19 in the 5000m, 29:30.78 in the 10000m and 1:06:05 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:30.78
2026 season best3:47.39Jan 9, 2026 · WA Athletics Stadium, Perth
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:05.19
Last competitionWA Senior State ChampionshipsMar 7, 2026 · 3:48.08
WA Senior State Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 29:30.78, 5000 m 14:05.19, 2026 season best 3:47.39 (Jan 9, 2026, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth (AUS)) · Last competition: WA Senior State Championships, Mar 7, 2026, 3:48.08 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mPerth 2026Australia 1500 m all-time list3:47.391,010 pts–
3000mPerth 2023Australia 3000 m all-time list8:25.43912 pts–
5000mPerth 2022Australia 5000 m all-time list14:05.19983 pts–
10000mPerth 2021Australia 10 000 m all-time list29:30.78997 pts–
SemiPerth 2020Australia Half Marathon all-time list1:06:05954 pts–
MarathonMonterrey 2023Australia Marathon all-time list2:23:23901 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:47.39–Jan 9, 2026Strive Program A
20265000m 14:23.61–Jan 24, 20265000m State Championships
20255000m 14:30.80–Mar 28, 2025Strive Program D
202510000m 31:25.94–Nov 22, 2025Western Australian 10,000m Championships and Combined Events Competition
20241500m 3:51.53–Feb 24, 2024WA State Championships, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth
20245000m 14:17.78–Mar 27, 2024Strive Program D
2024Semi 1:09:36–May 19, 2024HBF Run for a Reason
20231500m 3:55.55–Mar 4, 2023WA State Championships, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth

Media

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matt Smith's 10 000 m personal best is 29:30.78, set on Oct 8, 2021 in WA Athletics Stadium, Perth (AUS).

Matt Smith competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 3:47.39, set on Jan 9, 2026 in WA Athletics Stadium, Perth (AUS). Last competition: WA Senior State Championships on Mar 7, 2026, 3:48.08.