Matthew Griffin

Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Matthew Griffin is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 2003. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m.

His personal bests include 49.06 in the 400m, 1:51.28 in the 800m, 1:51.83 in the 800m, 4:04.45 in the 1500m and 3:17.93 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:55.07
2026 season best49.05Apr 11, 2026 · Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:29.35
Last competitionBig East Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 49.08

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:55.07, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:29.35, 2026 season best 49.05 (Apr 11, 2026, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 49.08 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mNJ 2026United States 400 m all-time list49.06915 pts––
800mIndoorPA 20251:51.281,044 pts––
800mNC 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:51.83975 pts––
1500mNC 2023United States 1500 m all-time list4:04.45803 pts––
4x400mNC 2024United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:17.93––
800m-short-trackIndoorPA 20251:51.281,044 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 49.05–Apr 11, 2026Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)
2026500m-short-track 1:05.80–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
2026500Metres Indoor1:05.80–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
2026500m-short-track Indoor1:05.80–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
2025400m 48.61–May 15, 2025–
2025400m-short-track Indoor50.16–Feb 8, 2025Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025400m Indoor50.16–Feb 8, 2025Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025600m Indoor1:21.33–Jan 24, 2025Hokie Invitational
FAQ

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Matthew Griffin's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:55.07, set on Feb 6, 2021.

Matthew Griffin competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 49.05, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA). Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 49.08.