Matthew Arnold

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Born
Aug 5, 1996 (30 years old)

Matthew Arnold is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on August 5, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:05.42 in the 1500m, 8:49.20 in the 3000m, 14:50.70 in the 5000m, 1:08:28 in the Semi and 9:04.72 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

2026 season best4:08.05Feb 8, 2026 · Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
2026 season best
Last competitionACA Race Night #1Oct 28, 2026 · 8:39.47
ACA Race Night #1

As of Nov 6, 2026: 2026 season best 4:08.05 (Feb 8, 2026, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL)) · Last competition: ACA Race Night #1, Oct 28, 2026, 8:39.47 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mWellington 2024New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:05.42792 pts–
3000mAuckland 2025New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:49.20787 pts–
5000mAuckland 2025New Zealand 5000 m all-time list14:50.70838 pts–
SemiMelbourne 2025New Zealand Half Marathon all-time list1:08:28870 pts–
3000mStDunedin 2025New Zealand 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:04.72975 pts–
5KilometreRotorua 202514:56–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:08.05–Feb 8, 2026Sir Graeme Douglas International
20263000m 8:39.47–Oct 28, 2026ACA Race Night #1
20263000mSt 9:32.94–Feb 14, 2026Porritt Classic, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
20253000m 8:49.20–Jan 18, 2025Athletics Auckland AAI McKinnon Shield 8, AAI Championships U14 - Masters, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
20253000mSt 9:04.72–Mar 7, 2025New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
20255000m 14:50.70–Dec 20, 2025Night of 5's
20255Kilometre 14:56–May 3, 2025New Zealand 5km Road Running Championships
202510Kilometr 32:26–Aug 30, 2025New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships
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