Matthew Forrester

Matthew Forrester

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Sep 25, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Matthew Forrester is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on September 25, 2001. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.69 in the 800m, 3:48.03 in the 1500m, 4:11.69 in the Mile, 4:11.69 in the Mile and 8:35.49 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:42.27
2026 season best13:50.75Apr 17, 2026 · Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:03.52
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 27, 2026 · 29:33.45
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:42.27, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:03.52, 2026 season best 13:50.75 (Apr 17, 2026, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 27, 2026, 29:33.45 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mPretoria 2020South Africa 800 m all-time list1:56.69844 pts––
1500mTN 2022South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:48.031,002 pts––
MileIndoorOH 20224:11.69984 pts––
Mile2022South Africa Mile all-time list4:11.69936 pts––
3000m2018South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:35.49858 pts––
3000mIndoorIN 20258:03.521,058 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 13:50.75–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
202610000m 28:55.93–May 14, 2026Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20253000m Indoor8:03.52–Jan 24, 2025Crossroads of America Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:03.52–Jan 24, 2025Crossroads of America Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20255000m 13:30.40–Mar 27, 2025Raleigh Relays
20255000m-short-track Indoor13:45.95–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
202510000m 29:03.17–May 15, 2025Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20245000m Indoor13:42.27–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
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Matthew Forrester's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:42.27, set on Feb 10, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Matthew Forrester competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 13:50.75, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 27, 2026, 29:33.45.