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Matthew Forrester
RSAMenBirth dateSep 25, 2001
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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, 8:03.52 in the 3000m and 13:30.40 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
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
Age
24 years old
As of Sep 14, 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 · 24 years old
PB
Personal bests
1:56.69
3:48.03
4:11.69
8:03.52
13:30.40
28:55.93
8:49.49
8:03.52
4:20.08
13:42.27
7:39.16