Matthew Arnold
United KingdomActive- Born
- Aug 5, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 800 Metres Short Track
Matthew Arnold is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on August 5, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 1:53.75 in the 800m, 1:53.00 in the 800m, 3:52.34 in the 1500m, 4:12.80 in the Mile and 8:19.71 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:59.23
2026 season best9:32.94Feb 14, 2026 · Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:53.00
Last competitionSir Graeme Douglas InternationalFeb 8, 2026 · 4:08.05
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:59.23, 800 Metres Short Track 1:53.00, 2026 season best 9:32.94 (Feb 14, 2026, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton (NZL)) · Last competition: Sir Graeme Douglas International, Feb 8, 2026, 4:08.05 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorAL 20181:53.00995 pts–
MileIndoorTX 20184:12.80971 pts–
3000mIndoorAL 20188:15.61987 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:08.05 | – | Feb 8, 2026 | Sir Graeme Douglas International |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 9:32.94 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Porritt Classic, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:49.20 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | Athletics Auckland AAI McKinnon Shield 8, AAI Championships U14 - Masters, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 9:04.72 | – | Mar 7, 2025 | New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:50.70 | – | Dec 20, 2025 | Night of 5's |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 14:56 | – | May 3, 2025 | New Zealand 5km Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 32:26 | – | Aug 30, 2025 | New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:08:28 | – | Oct 12, 2025 | Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K |