Matthew Linsley

Matthew Linsley

Born
Apr 7, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Matthew Linsley is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on April 7, 1995. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.72 in the 400m, 1:50.54 in the 800m, 3:47.59 in the 1500m, 4:07.71 in the Mile and 15:14 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m1:50.54
2026 season best1:51.38Jul 7, 2026 · Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
Personal best · 1500 m3:47.59
Last competitionBMC Record BreakerAug 19, 2026 · DNF

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:50.54, 1500 m 3:47.59, 2026 season best 1:51.38 (Jul 7, 2026, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR)) · Last competition: BMC Record Breaker, Aug 19, 2026, DNF · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mGateshead 2021United Kingdom 400 m all-time list50.72816 pts––
800mManchester 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:50.541,011 pts––
1500mManchester 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:47.591,007 pts––
MileOxford 2026United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:07.71982 pts–#409
5KilometreNewcastle upon Tyne 202515:14––
800m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20201:52.96996 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:51.38–Jul 7, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
20261500m 3:48.95–May 16, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
2026Mile 4:07.71–May 4, 2026BMC Bannister Miles, Oxford University Track, Oxford - Split times
20251500m 3:47.59–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
20255Kilometre 15:14–Dec 31, 2025HogmanHoway 5K
2024800m 1:53.08–Jul 24, 2024BMC Gold Standard Races
20241500m 3:58.65–Jul 6, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
2023600m-short-track Indoor1:21.50–Feb 12, 2023Manchester Indoor Open Meeting, Sportcity Indoor Track, Manchester (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Linsley's 800 m personal best is 1:50.54, set on Jul 27, 2021 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR).

Matthew Linsley competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 1:51.38, set on Jul 7, 2026 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR). Last competition: BMC Record Breaker on Aug 19, 2026, DNF.