Matt Young
- Born
- Sep 16, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m
Matt Young is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 16, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:48.09 in the 1500m, 4:09.66 in the Mile, 8:04.30 in the 3000m, 8:03.05 in the 3000m and 13:39.59 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:39.59
2023 season best51:24Apr 2, 2023 · Washington Monument Grounds, Washington, DC
Personal best · 10 000 m28:41.94
Last competitionBank of America Chicago MarathonOct 8, 2023 · 2:20:53
As of Nov 7, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:39.59, 10 000 m 28:41.94, 2023 season best 51:24 (Apr 2, 2023, Washington Monument Grounds, Washington, DC (USA)) · Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct 8, 2023, 2:20:53 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorAR 20204:09.661,009 pts–
3000mIndoorAR 20208:03.051,060 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202213:39.591,116 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10MilesRoa | 51:24 | – | Apr 2, 2023 | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:10:58 | – | Mar 19, 2023 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:20:53 | – | Oct 8, 2023 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:48.31 | – | Apr 22, 2022 | UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:09.01 | – | Jan 15, 2022 | Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 8:09.01 | – | Jan 15, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 3000m Indoor | 8:09.01 | – | Jan 15, 2022 | Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track | 13:39.59 | – | Feb 12, 2022 | – |