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Matthew Burnett

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Birth dateJul 10, 2005
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Matthew Burnett is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on July 10, 2005. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:48.40 in the 800m, 3:51.79 in the 1500m, 3:10.83 in the 4x400m, 1:52.83 in the 800m-short-track and 3:19.49 in the 4x400Metre. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
800 m
1:48.40
2026 season best
1:47.37
May 1, 2026
2026 season best
Age
21 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:48.40, 2026 season best 1:47.37 (May 1, 2026) · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:48.40
3:51.79
4x400m
3:10.83
800m-short-tracki
1:52.83
4x400Metrei
3:19.49
DistanceMei
9:41.31
DistanceMe
9:55.53

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:47.37-May 1, 2026
↑
Gary Wieneke Memorial
2026
1500m
3:49.16-Apr 16, 2026
↑
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2025
800m
1:49.12-May 16, 2025
↑
Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
2025
800m-short-tracki
1:52.83-Mar 3, 2025-Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
2025
4x400Metrei
3:19.49-Mar 3, 2025-Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
2025
1500m
3:51.79-Mar 28, 2025
↑
WashU Distance Carnival, Francis Field, St. Louis
2025
DistanceMei
9:41.31-Feb 22, 2025
↓
Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
2025
DistanceMe
9:55.53-Apr 26, 2025
↓
115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
2024
800m
1:48.40-Mar 27, 2024
↑
ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
2024
1500m
3:57.17-Mar 9, 2024
↑
AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
2023
800m
1:49.31-Apr 12, 2023
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ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - Pre-Programme
2023
4x400m
3:10.83-May 3, 2023-African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
2022
800m
1:51.22-Apr 6, 2022
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ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3
2022
1500m
3:55.02-Apr 1, 2022
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McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2021
800m
1:58.30-Mar 20, 2021
↑
DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg (RSA)

2026

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.54-May 162026 MVC Outdoor Championships
800m
1:50.64-May 162026 MVC Outdoor Championships
4x400m
3:17.13-May 162026 MVC Outdoor Championships
800m
1:47.37-May 1Gary Wieneke Memorial
1500m
3:49.16-Apr 162026 Bryan Clay Invitational
800m
1:49.07-Apr 162026 Bryan Clay Invitational
800m
1:51.17-Apr 3Pacesetter Invitational

2025

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.12-May 16Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
800m
1:49.54-May 3Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
DistanceMe
9:55.53-Apr 26115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
800m
1:54.55-Apr 24115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
800m
1:54.55-Apr 23115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
800m
1:49.69-Apr 18Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
4x400m
3:25.35-Apr 11Normal Invite
800m
1:49.31-Apr 5Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
800m
1:49.31-Apr 4Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
1500m
3:51.79-Mar 28WashU Distance Carnival, Francis Field, St. Louis
800m-short-tracki
1:52.83-Mar 3Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
4x400Metrei
3:19.49-Mar 3Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
800m-short-tracki
1:53.55-Mar 2Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
DistanceMei
9:51.76-Mar 2Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
4x400Metrei
3:19.49-Mar 2Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
800m-short-tracki
1:52.83-Mar 2Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
DistanceMei
9:41.31-Feb 22Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m-short-tracki
1:56.72-Feb 14Eagle Elite Invitational
800mi
1:50.36-Feb 1Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800mi
1:50.36-Jan 31Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m-short-tracki
1:50.36-Jan 31Meyo Invitational (2025 Notre Dame Indoor Track & Field)

2024

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.09-Aug 29World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
800m
1:49.09-Aug 27World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
800m
1:50.16-Aug 27World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
800m
1:48.40-Mar 27ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
800m
1:51.84-Mar 23South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
1:54.08-Mar 22South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
1:54.08-Mar 21South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
1:51.84-Mar 21South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
3:57.17-Mar 9AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
800m
1:57.24-Mar 8AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
800m
1:50.01-Mar 8AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
800m
1:50.26-Feb 24AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
1:53.61-Feb 10AGN League 3
1500m
4:01.07-Jan 20AGN League 1, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
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Honours

🥉

African U20 Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2023
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Burnett's 800 m personal best?

Matthew Burnett's 800 m personal best is 1:48.40, set on Mar 27, 2024 in UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA).

Which events does Matthew Burnett compete in?

Matthew Burnett competes in the 800 m.

How did Matthew Burnett perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:47.37, set on May 1, 2026.