Matthew Newell

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
May 7, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Matthew Newell is a Ireland sprinter, born on May 7, 2008. He competes primarily in the 5Kilometre, 3000m-short-track and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 21:58 in the 5Kilometre, 12:20.16 in the 3000m-short-track, 44:52 in the 10Kilometr and 20:34.71 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track20:34.71
2026 season best21:14.81Mar 1, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track12:20.16
Last competitionCaixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26Apr 12, 2026 · 44:08
Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26

As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 20:34.71, 3000 Metres Short Track 12:20.16, 2026 season best 21:14.81 (Mar 1, 2026) · Last competition: Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26, Apr 12, 2026, 44:08 · 18 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5KilometreGuadix 202521:58–
3000m-short-trackTullamore 202512:20.1683 pts–
10KilometrPoděbrady 202544:52–
5000m-short-trackSligo 202520:34.71122 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m-short-track Indoor21:14.81–Mar 1, 2026Irish Senior Indoor Championships
202610Kilometr 44:08–Apr 12, 2026Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26
20253000m-short-track 12:20.16–May 30, 2025All Ireland Schools Track & Field
20253Kilometre 12:20.16–May 31, 2025All Ireland Schools Track & Field
202520kmW 20:34.71–Jun 14, 2025Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
20255000m-short-track 20:34.71–Jun 14, 2025Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
20255Kilometre 21:58–Feb 2, 2025XXXVI Gran Premio de Marcha Atlética Ciudad de Guadix
202510Kilometr 44:52–May 18, 2025European Race Walking Team Championships
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Matthew Newell's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 20:34.71, set on Jun 14, 2025 in ATU Sligo, Sligo (IRL).

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

2026 season best: 21:14.81, set on Mar 1, 2026. Last competition: Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26 on Apr 12, 2026, 44:08.