Matthew Kempton
- Events
- 1500 m · 5000 Metres Short Track
Matthew Kempton is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:54.29 in the 1500m, 8:30.27 in the 3000m, 8:30.27 in the 3000m, 14:47.08 in the 5000m and 2:30:24 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 1500 m3:54.29
2020 season best2:32:57Jan 19, 2020 · Houston, TX
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:51.98
Last competitionChevron Houston MarathonJan 19, 2020 · 2:32:57
As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:54.29, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:51.98, 2020 season best 2:32:57 (Jan 19, 2020, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon, Jan 19, 2020, 2:32:57
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorWA 20138:30.27905 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 201114:51.98871 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:32:57 | – | Jan 19, 2020 | Chevron Houston Marathon |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:30.27 | – | Mar 1, 2013 | – |
| 2013 | 3000m Indoor | 8:30.27 | – | Mar 1, 2013 | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 14:53.64 | – | Jan 25, 2013 | – |
| 2013 | 5000m Indoor | 14:53.64 | – | Jan 25, 2013 | Geneva, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:54.29 | – | Jun 6, 2012 | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:57.35 | – | Mar 17, 2012 | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 14:47.08 | – | Apr 28, 2012 | Irvine, CA (USA) |