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Matt Young

Matt Young

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Birth dateSep 16, 1998
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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, 8:03.05 in the 3000m, 13:39.59 in the 5000m and 28:41.94 in the 10000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
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
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 15, 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 · 27 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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
8:09.01-Jan 15, 2022
Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i)
2022
3000m-short-track
8:09.01-Jan 15, 2022
Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i)
2022
5000m-short-track
13:39.59-Feb 12, 2022
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022
5000m
13:39.59-Feb 12, 2022
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022
10000m
28:54.73-Mar 25, 2022
Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)
2021
1500m
3:48.09-Apr 16, 2021
Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)
2021
3000m
8:03.83-Jan 30, 2021
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2021
3000m-short-track
8:03.83-Jan 30, 2021
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2021
5000m-short-track
13:42.59-Feb 13, 2021
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2021
5000m
13:42.59-Feb 13, 2021
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2021
10000m
28:41.94-Apr 2, 2021
Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2020
Mile
4:09.66-Jan 17, 2020-Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2020
mile-short-track
4:09.66-Jan 17, 2020-Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2020
3000m-short-track
8:03.05-Feb 1, 2020
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2020
3000m
8:03.05-Feb 1, 2020
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2020
5000m
13:49.12-Feb 14, 2020
Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2020
5000m-short-track
13:57.28-Feb 28, 2020
Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2019
3000m
8:04.30-Feb 8, 2019
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019
3000m-short-track
8:14.25-Feb 23, 2019
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2019
DistanceMe
9:46.50-Jan 25, 2019-Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2019
5000m-short-track
14:19.00-Feb 22, 2019
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2019
5000m
14:19.00-Feb 22, 2019
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2019
10000m
28:56.71-Mar 29, 2019
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2018
3000m-short-track
8:08.59-Feb 10, 2018
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2018
3000m
8:08.59-Feb 10, 2018
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2018
10000m
29:30.39-Apr 19, 2018
Torrance, CA (USA)
2017
3000m-short-track
8:46.75-Jan 14, 2017
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2017
3000m
8:46.75-Jan 14, 2017
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:53-Oct 8Bank of America Chicago Marathon
10MilesRoa
51:24-Apr 2Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
Semi
1:10:58-Mar 19United Airlines NYC Half

2022

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:17.16-May 25NCAA East Preliminary Round, Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN
5000m
14:26.09-May 14Big East Championships, George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex, Storrs, CT
5000m
13:53.63-Apr 30The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
1500m
3:48.31-Apr 22Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
10000m
28:54.73-Mar 25Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
5000m-short-track
13:48.80-Feb 25Big East Championships, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
5000m-short-track
13:39.59-Feb 12Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Seeded
3000m-short-track
8:09.01-Jan 15Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)

2021

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:53.44-May 26NCAA Preliminary West Round, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m
14:12.29-May 15SEC Outdoor Championships, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
10000m
29:31.97-May 13SEC Outdoor Championships, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m
13:54.27-Apr 24John McDonnell Invitational, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR - Invitational Events
1500m
3:48.09-Apr 16Tom Jones Memorial Invitational, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
10000m
28:41.94-Apr 2Hayward Premiere, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Invitational Events
5000m-short-track
DNF-Mar 13NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:13.07-Feb 27SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
5000m-short-track
14:10.61-Feb 26SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
5000m-short-track
13:42.59-Feb 13Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m-short-track
8:03.83-Jan 30Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2020

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:14.09-Feb 29SEC Indoor Championships, Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (i)
5000m-short-track
13:57.28-Feb 28SEC Indoor Championships, Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (i)
5000m
13:49.12-Feb 14Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:03.05-Feb 1Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
mile-short-track
4:09.66-Jan 17Arkansas Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2019

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:46.84-Jul 7NACAC U23 Championships, Queretaro
10000m
32:46.84-Jul 6NACAC U23 Championships, Queretaro
5000m
14:20.32-May 25NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
10000m
29:23.94-May 23NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
10000m
29:32.90-May 9SEC Ch., Fayetteville, AR
10000m
28:56.71-Mar 29Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000m-short-track
8:14.25-Feb 23SEC Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
5000m-short-track
14:19.00-Feb 22SEC Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m
8:04.30-Feb 8Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)
DistanceMe
9:46.50-Jan 25Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:37.55-May 24Sacramento NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
10000m
29:30.39-Apr 19Torrance Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track
8:08.59-Feb 10Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:46.75-Jan 14Fayetteville Arkansas High School Inv., Fayetteville, AR (i)

Honours

🥇

NACAC U23 Championships

10,000 Metres

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matt Young's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Matt Young's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:39.59, set on Feb 12, 2022 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Matt Young compete in?

Matt Young competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did Matt Young perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 51:24, set on Apr 2, 2023 in Washington Monument Grounds, Washington, DC (USA). Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct 8, 2023, 2:20:53.