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Matthew Mckenna

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Birth dateJun 16, 2007
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Matthew Mckenna is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on June 16, 2007. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:46.84 in the 800m, 3:47.61 in the 1500m, 1:48.20 in the 800m-short-track and 1:48.20 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:48.20
2026 season best
1:48.20
Jan 31, 2026 · Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR)
2026 season best
Last competition
BMC Record Breaker
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:47.85
BMC Record Breaker
Age
19 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.20, 2026 season best 1:48.20 (Jan 31, 2026, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR)) · Last competition: BMC Record Breaker, Aug 19, 2026, 1:47.85 · 19 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:46.84
3:47.61
800m-short-tracki
1:48.20
800m-short-track
1:48.20

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m-short-tracki
1:47.19-Mar 1, 2026
↑
4J Studios scottishathletics National Indoor Combined Events Championships, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i) - Invitational Events
2026
800mi
1:47.42-Jul 11, 2026
↑
British Milers Club Grand Prix
2026
800m
1:47.42-Jul 11, 2026
↑
British Milers Club Grand Prix
2026
800m-short-track
1:48.20-Jan 31, 2026
↑
scottishathletics EAP Indoor International
2025
800m
1:50.67-Aug 20, 2025
↑
BMC Record Breaker
2024
800m
1:46.84-Aug 21, 2024
↑
BMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, Watford
2024
800m-short-tracki
1:53.75-Feb 10, 2024
↑
England Open U20, U17 and U15 ndoor Championships
2024
1500m
3:47.61-Jun 22, 2024-British Milers Club Grand Prix
2023
800m
1:57.56-May 14, 2023
↑
Surrey County Track and Field Championships, Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre, Kingston, London

2026

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.85-Aug 19BMC Record Breaker
800m
1:51.49-Aug 5World Athletics U20 Championships
800m
1:47.42-Jul 11British Milers Club Grand Prix
800m
1:52.26-Jul 3England U20 and Senior Track and Field and Combined Events championships
800m
1:49.01-Jun 20Novuna UK Athletics Championships
800m
1:48.51-May 3010. PUMA NITRO Lange Laufnacht
1500m
DNF-May 27BMC Gold Standard Races
800m
1:52.17-May 17Loughborough International
800m
1:49.87-May 9The Belfast Classic - formerly the Belfast Irish milers meet
800m-short-tracki
1:47.19-Mar 14J Studios scottishathletics National Indoor Combined Events Championships, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i) - Invitational Events
800m-short-tracki
1:48.61-Feb 15Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-tracki
1:48.61-Feb 14Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-tracki
1:50.67-Feb 14Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-tracki
1:49.92-Feb 8Meeting Metz Moselle Athlélor Crédit Mutuel
800m-short-track
1:48.20-Jan 31scottishathletics EAP Indoor International

2024

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.84-Aug 21BMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, Watford
800m
1:48.78-Aug 10British Milers Club Grand Prix, Market Street Athletics Track, Bury St Edmunds
800m
1:52.91-Jul 21European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
800m
1:51.46-Jul 20European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
800m
1:52.08-Jul 19European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
800m
1:52.08-Jul 18European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
800m
1:52.91-Jul 18European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
800m
1:51.46-Jul 18European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
1500m
3:47.61-Jun 22British Milers Club Grand Prix
800m
1:48.81-Jun 8British Milers Club Grand Prix
1500m
3:53.74-Jun 5BMC Gold Standard Races
1500m
3:50.21-May 29Hercules Wimbledon 1500m Night of Races, Wimbledon Park Athletics Track, London - Mixed Races
800m
1:50.97-May 18Night of the 10,000m PBs, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
800m
1:59.26-May 12Surrey County Track and Field Championships
800m
1:53.34-May 12Surrey County Track and Field Championships
800m
1:59.26-May 11Surrey County Track and Field Championships
800m
1:52.12-Apr 26Comeback 5000#3
800m-short-tracki
1:53.75-Feb 11England Open U20, U17 and U15 ndoor Championships
800m-short-tracki
1:53.75-Feb 10England Open U20, U17 and U15 ndoor Championships
800m-short-tracki
1:55.78-Feb 4Southern U20/Senior Championships
800m-short-tracki
1:57.35-Feb 4Southern U20/Senior Championships

Honours

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European Athletics U18 Championships

800 Metres

2024
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Mckenna's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Matthew Mckenna's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:48.20, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR).

Which events does Matthew Mckenna compete in?

Matthew Mckenna competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Matthew Mckenna perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:48.20, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR). Last competition: BMC Record Breaker on Aug 19, 2026, 1:47.85.