Matthew Gough

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Nov 7, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
800 m · 600 Metres

Matthew Gough is a Australia sprinter, born on November 7, 1999. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.97 in the 400m, 1:50.50 in the 800m, 3:57.70 in the 1500m, 8:57.88 in the 3000m and 3:22.68 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 800 m1:50.50
2026 season best1:51.08Apr 10, 2026 · Olympic Park, Sydney
Personal best · 600 Metres1:19.34
Last competitionKnox ClassicNov 5, 2026 · DNF

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:50.50, 600 Metres 1:19.34, 2026 season best 1:51.08 (Apr 10, 2026, Olympic Park, Sydney (AUS)) · Last competition: Knox Classic, Nov 5, 2026, DNF · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mAdelaide 2017Australia 400 m all-time list50.97802 pts––
800mAdelaide 2024Australia 800 m all-time list1:50.501,012 pts––
1500mMelbourne 2022Australia 1500 m all-time list3:57.70882 pts––
3000mMelbourne 2021Australia 3000 m all-time list8:57.88744 pts––
4x400mMelbourne 2022Australia 4 × 400 m all-time list3:22.68––
1000mMelbourne 20222:28.0h899 pts–#440

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:51.08–Apr 10, 2026Australian Championships
20261000m 2:33.10–Feb 19, 2026Box Hill Burn
2025800m 1:51.77–Mar 13, 2025VMC Meet #5, Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster, Melbourne
20251000m 2:28.71–Mar 6, 2025Box Hill Burn
2024800m 1:50.50–Apr 13, 2024Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
2023600m 1:19.34–Dec 2, 2023On Zatopek: 10
2023800m 1:51.36–Feb 9, 2023VMC Meet #4, Moonee Valley Athletics Track, Aberfeldie, Melbourne
2022800m 1:51.19–Mar 24, 2022Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Gough's 800 m personal best is 1:50.50, set on Apr 13, 2024 in SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS).

Matthew Gough competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.

2026 season best: 1:51.08, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Olympic Park, Sydney (AUS). Last competition: Knox Classic on Nov 5, 2026, DNF.