Matthew Kerr

Matthew Kerr

CanadaCanada
Born
May 3, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Matthew Kerr is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on May 3, 1976. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.38 in the 800m, 3:41.76 in the 1500m, 4:00.41 in the Mile, 4:00.41 in the Mile and 7:53.89 in the 3000m. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:20.14
#374 all-time
2011 season best4:22.13Feb 20, 2011 · Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2011 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:58.43

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:20.14 (#374 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:58.43, 2011 season best 4:22.13 (Feb 20, 2011, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mLA 1998Canada 800 m all-time list1:53.38932 pts–
1500mMO 1999Canada 1500 m all-time list3:41.761,083 pts–
Mile2005Canada Mile all-time list4:00.411,070 pts–
MileIndoorIN 20054:00.411,125 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 19987:53.891,115 pts–
3000m2005Canada 3000 m all-time list7:56.341,078 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011mile-short-track Indoor4:22.13–Feb 20, 2011Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2011Mile Indoor4:22.13–Feb 20, 2011Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2011mile-short-track 4:22.13–Feb 20, 2011–
20113000m-short-track Indoor8:44.14–Jan 23, 2011Cambridge, MA (USA) (i)
20113000m Indoor8:44.14–Jan 23, 2011Cambridge, MA (USA) (i)
20113000m-short-track 8:44.14–Jan 23, 2011–
2009Mile Indoor4:12.44–Jan 11, 2009Hanover, NH (USA) (i)
2009mile-short-track Indoor4:12.44–Jan 11, 2009Hanover, NH (USA) (i)
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Matthew Kerr's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:20.14, set on Jul 23, 2005 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL), #374 on the all-time list.

Matthew Kerr competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2011 season best: 4:22.13, set on Feb 20, 2011 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).