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Matthew Hales

Matthew Hales

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Birth dateOct 6, 1979
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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.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
20:06.66
3000 Metres Short Track
11:56.59
2005 season best
12:32.44
May 30, 2005
2005 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 20:06.66, 3000 Metres Short Track 11:56.59, 2005 season best 12:32.44 (May 30, 2005) · 46 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:30:08
11:56.59
44:59
20:06.66
2:34:19
43:12.85

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
3000m-short-track
12:32.44-May 30, 2005
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2005
10Kilometr
47:29-Mar 12, 2005
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2005
20kmW
1:44:31-Sep 4, 2005
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2005
30Kilometr
2:34:19-Jul 30, 2005--
2004
10Kilometr
44:59-Mar 6, 2004
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2004
20kmW
1:39:04-Mar 20, 2004
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2003
10Kilometr
46:54-Nov 15, 2003
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2001
20kmW
1:30:08-May 19, 2001
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2000
5000m-short-track
20:06.66-Sep 2, 2000--
2000
10,000Metr
43:12.85-Aug 12, 2000--
1999
3000m-short-track
11:56.59-May 30, 1999
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1999
20kmW
1:40:23-May 1, 1999
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Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:44:31-Sep 4Earls Colne
30Kilometr
2:34:19-Jul 30Coventry Regional Race Walking Championships, Coventry
3000m-short-track
12:32.44-May 30Bedford CAU Inter-Counties Ch., Bedford
10Kilometr
47:29-Mar 12Coventry

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:39:04-Mar 20Leamington Grand Prix of Race Walking, Leamington
10Kilometr
44:59-Mar 6Leamington Spa UK 10km Race Walking, Leamington
10Kilometr
45:09-Jan 11Surrey

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
46:54-Nov 15Birmingham Walking League, Birmingham

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Jul 12Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
20kmW
1:30:08-May 19Dudince European Cup Race Walking, Dudince

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
20:06.66-Sep 2Vittel FRA-GBR U23, Vittel
10,000Metr
43:12.85-Aug 12AAA Championships, Birmingham

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
11:56.59-May 30Bedford
20kmW
1:40:23-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

Honours

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AAA Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Hales's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

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

Which events does Matthew Hales compete in?

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

How did Matthew Hales perform in 2005?

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