Matthew Hales

Matthew Hales

Born
Oct 6, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Matthew Hales is a United Kingdom race walker, born on October 6, 1979. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 3000m-short-track and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:30:08 in the 20kmW, 11:56.59 in the 3000m-short-track, 44:59 in the 10Kilometr, 20:06.66 in the 5000m-short-track and 2:34:19 in the 30Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track20:06.66
2005 season best12:32.44May 30, 2005
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track11:56.59

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 20:06.66, 3000 Metres Short Track 11:56.59, 2005 season best 12:32.44 (May 30, 2005) · 47 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWDudince 2001United Kingdom 20 km race walk all-time list1:30:08982 pts–
3000m-short-trackBedford 199911:56.59127 pts–
10KilometrLeamington 200444:59–
5000m-short-trackVittel 200020:06.66158 pts–
30KilometrCoventry 20052:34:19–
10,000MetrBirmingham 200043:12.85–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20053000m-short-track 12:32.44–May 30, 2005–
200510Kilometr 47:29–Mar 12, 2005–
200520kmW 1:44:31–Sep 4, 2005–
200530Kilometr 2:34:19–Jul 30, 2005–
200410Kilometr 44:59–Mar 6, 2004–
200420kmW 1:39:04–Mar 20, 2004–
200310Kilometr 46:54–Nov 15, 2003–
200120kmW 1:30:08–May 19, 2001–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Hales's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 20:06.66, set on Sep 2, 2000 in Vittel (FRA).

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

2005 season best: 12:32.44, set on May 30, 2005.