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Matthew Douglas

Matthew Douglas

GBRGBRMen
Birth dateNov 26, 1976
Height1.93 m
Weight90 kg

Matthew Douglas is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Matthew Douglas established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Matthew Douglas's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Matthew Douglas's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Matthew Douglas against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Matthew Douglas's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Matthew Douglas's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Matthew Douglas's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.54
300 Metres Hurdles
35.56
2026 season best
7.23
Jan 3, 2026 · Bruce Kidd Field House, Toronto (CAN) (i)
Last competition
Sharon Anderson
Jan 3, 2026 · 36.34
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.54 (#180 all-time), 300 Metres Hurdles 35.56, 2026 season best 7.23 (Jan 3, 2026, Bruce Kidd Field House, Toronto (CAN) (i)) · Last competition: Sharon Anderson, Jan 3, 2026, 36.34 · 49 years old

PB

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
60m
7.23-Jan 3, 2026
Sharon Anderson
2026
300m-short-track
36.34-Jan 3, 2026
Sharon Anderson
2026
300m
36.34-Jan 3, 2026
Sharon Anderson
2010
400mH
57.87-Jul 3, 2010
Birmingham (GBR)
2009
400mH
54.41-Aug 22, 2009
Derby (GBR)
2008
400mH
53.35-Jun 8, 2008
Birmingham (GBR)
2007
400mH
55.69-May 26, 2007
Albufeira (POR)
2006
110mH
14.50+1.3Jul 30, 2006
Eton (GBR)
2006
400mH
50.09-Jul 16, 2006
Manchester (GBR)
2006
4x400m
3:03.91-Mar 24, 2006
Melbourne (AUS)
2005
110mH
14.17+2.4Jul 30, 2005
Haringey (GBR)
2005
200m
21.98-0.8Jul 24, 2005
Szombathely (HUN)
2005
400m
48.72-May 18, 2005
Loughborough (GBR)
2005
400mH
49.89-Aug 21, 2005
La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI)
2004
4x100m
39.18-Jun 27, 2004-Gateshead (GBR)
2004
400m
47.37-Jun 13, 2004
Bedford (GBR)
2004
400mH
49.52-Jul 4, 2004
Herakleion (GRE)
2003
110mH
14.64-Jun 14, 2003
Eton (GBR)
2003
400mH
48.54-Aug 28, 2003
Daegu (KOR)
2002
100m
10.98-Aug 28, 2002
Watford (GBR)
2002
110mH
14.39-0.5Aug 17, 2002
Bedford (GBR)
2002
200m
21.64-Aug 28, 2002
Watford (GBR)
2002
300MetresH
35.56-Jun 30, 2002-Sheffield (GBR)
2002
400m
47.40-Sep 4, 2002
Watford (GBR)
2002
400mH
49.38-Jul 28, 2002
Manchester (GBR)
2001
400m
47.7h-May 23, 2001
Watford (GBR)
2001
400m-short-track
48.86-Jan 27, 2001
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2001
400mH
49.68-Jul 1, 2001
Rethymno (GRE)
2000
100m
11.0h+0.0Apr 26, 2000
Watford (GBR)
2000
110mH
14.08+1.4Aug 6, 2000
London (GBR)
2000
200m
22.0h+0.0Apr 26, 2000
Watford (GBR)
2000
300m
34.29-Jun 20, 2000
Lewes (GBR)
2000
400m
46.65-Jul 9, 2000
Front Romeu (FRA)
2000
400mH
49.26-Aug 30, 2000
Rovereto (ITA)
1999
HJ
1.86-Jan 23, 1999-Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1999
60m
7.3h-Jan 13, 1999
London (GBR) (i)
1999
60mH
8.24-Mar 14, 1999-Glasgow (GBR) (i)
1999
110mH
14.00+1.5May 23, 1999
Loughborough (GBR)
1999
400m
48.12-Jan 30, 1999
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1999
400m-short-track
48.12-Jan 30, 1999
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1999
400mH
50.20=-Aug 14, 1999
Bedford (GBR)
1999
Heptathlon
5230-Jan 24, 1999-Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1998
100m
11.0h+0.0Jul 29, 1998
Watford (GBR)
1998
110mH
14.34+1.3Sep 5, 1998
Singapore (SGP)
1998
200m
21.7h+0.0Jul 29, 1998
Watford (GBR)
1998
300m
34.12-Feb 25, 1998
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1998
300m-short-track
34.12-Feb 25, 1998
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1998
400m
47.5h-May 13, 1998
Loughborough (GBR)
1998
400m-short-track
47.99-Mar 15, 1998
Glasgow (GBR) (i)
1998
400mH
50.20-Sep 17, 1998
Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1998
4x400m
3:07.27-Sep 20, 1998
Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1997
400mH
50.72-Jun 21, 1997
London (GBR)
1995
400mH
51.73-Jul 29, 1995
European Junior Championships

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
300m-short-track
36.34-Jan 3Sharon Anderson
60m
7.23-Jan 3Sharon Anderson
60m
7.28-Jan 3Sharon Anderson

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
57.87-Jul 3Birmingham British Athletics League, Birmingham

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
54.41-Aug 22Derby British Athletics League National 1, Derby
400mH
55.49-Aug 1Gateshead British Athletics League National 1, Gateshead
400mH
55.39-Jun 6Abingdon British Athletics League National 1, Abingdon

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
54.43-Jun 14London Regional Championships, London
400mH
53.35-Jun 8Birmingham British Athletics League, Birmingham

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
55.69-May 26Albufeira ECCC Group A, Albufeira

2006

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.7HT-Aug 19Bedford Golden Jubilee Cup Final, Bedford
400mH
50.88-Aug 5Eton British Athletics League, Eton
400mH
50.60-Jul 30Eton BAL Golden Jubilee Cup Semi Final 1, Eton
110mH
14.50+1.3Jul 30Eton BAL Golden Jubilee Cup Semi Final 1, Eton
400mH
50.73-Jul 26Loughborough LEAP 2006, Loughborough
400mH
50.82-Jul 22Bern Swiss-Meeting, Bern
400mH
50.09-Jul 16AAA Championships, Manchester
400mH
50.48-Jul 15AAA Championships, Manchester
400mH
50.96-Jul 6Aarhus Games, Århus
400mH
50.54-Jul 1Birmingham British Athletics League, Birmingham
400mH
50.54-Jun 20Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva
400mH
50.79-Jun 11Bedford International Games, Bedford
400mH
50.79-Jun 3Keien Meeting, Keien
400mH
52.30-May 6Copthall British Athletics League, Copthall
4x400m
3:03.91-Mar 24Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
400mH
50.56-Mar 22Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
400mH
50.71-Mar 21Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
400mH
51.78-Mar 3Brisbane Telstra A-Series, Brisbane
400mH
51.02-Feb 18Melbourne Victorian Ch., Melbourne
400mH
52.98-Feb 17Melbourne Victorian Ch., Melbourne
400mH
51.29-Feb 11Melbourne All Comers Meet, Melbourne
400mH
51.01-Jan 26Canberra Telstra A-series, Canberra

2005

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.26-Sep 3Manchester UK Challenge Final, Manchester
400mH
50.03-Aug 31Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
400mH
50.76-Aug 23Lahti Games, Lahti
400mH
49.89-Aug 21La Chaux-de-Fonds Résisprint International, La Chaux-de-Fonds
400mH
51.10-Aug 6London BMC Nike Grand Prix, London
400mH
50.82-Jul 30Haringey British Athletics League, Haringey
110mH
14.17+2.4Jul 30Haringey British Athletics League, Haringey
400mH
50.48-Jul 24Szombathely International Meeting, Szombathely
200m
21.98-0.8Jul 24Szombathely International Meeting, Szombathely
400mH
50.00-Jul 22Crystal Palace Norwich Union LONDON Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
400mH
50.86-Jul 16Loughborough EAP Meeting, Loughborough
400mH
50.48-Jul 10AAA Championships, Manchester
400mH
51.06-Jul 9AAA Championships, Manchester
400mH
50.89-Jul 3Padova Trofeo Banca Antonveneta, Padova
400mH
51.23-Jun 25Manchester British Athletics League, Manchester
400mH
51.39-Jun 24Bangor North Down International Games, Bangor
400mH
50.06-Jun 14Göteborg Grand Prix, Göteborg
400mH
50.58-Jun 5Glasgow Norwich Union International Match, Glasgow
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Honours

4

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

4x400 Metres Relay

2006
4

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

4x400 Metres Relay

2006
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Daegu Universiade

400 Metres Hurdles

2003
8

Manchester Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2002
8

Manchester Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2002
🥉

European Junior Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1995
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Douglas's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Matthew Douglas's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.54, set on Aug 28, 2003 in Daegu (KOR), #180 on the all-time list.

Which events does Matthew Douglas compete in?

Matthew Douglas competes in the 400 m hurdles and 300 Metres Hurdles.

How did Matthew Douglas perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 7.23, set on Jan 3, 2026 in Bruce Kidd Field House, Toronto (CAN) (i). Last competition: Sharon Anderson on Jan 3, 2026, 36.34.