Matt Woodward

Born
Jan 1, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Matt Woodward is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.74 in the 800m, 3:48.80 in the 1500m, 4:13.66 in the Mile, 4:07.43 in the Mile and 8:27.33 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:55.49
2026 season best51.75Jul 11, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m3:48.80
Last competitionBMC Record BreakerAug 19, 2026 · 3:50.83

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:55.49, 1500 m 3:48.80, 2026 season best 51.75 (Jul 11, 2026) · Last competition: BMC Record Breaker, Aug 19, 2026, 3:50.83 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mPontypridd 2026United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:51.74977 pts––
1500mBirmingham 2026United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:48.80992 pts––
MileIndoorLondon 20234:13.66960 pts––
MileLondon 2026United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:07.43986 pts–#395
3000mWatford 2025United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:27.33902 pts––
5KilometreRiga 202315:07––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 51.75–Jul 11, 2026National Athletics League - Regional West, King's Park Athletics Centre, Bournemouth
2026800m 1:51.74–Jun 13, 2026Tonypandy Track Classic
20261500m 3:47.91–Aug 9, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
2026Mile 4:07.43–Jul 22, 2026Dave Clarke Mile Extravaganza +1500m split, Wimbledon Park Athletics Track, London - Split times
20263000m 8:29.23–May 13, 2026Watford Harriers Open Graded Meeting
202610Kilometr 31:14–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
2025800m 1:52.63–Jul 12, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford
20251500m 3:51.50–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matt Woodward's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:55.49, set on Feb 20, 2022.

Matt Woodward competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 51.75, set on Jul 11, 2026. Last competition: BMC Record Breaker on Aug 19, 2026, 3:50.83.