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Matthew Newell

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Birth dateMay 7, 2008
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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.

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

As of Sep 12, 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

PB

Personal bests

21:58
12:20.16
44:52
20:34.71

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m-short-track
21:14.81-Mar 1, 2026
↑
Irish Senior Indoor Championships
2026
10Kilometr
44:08-Apr 12, 2026
↑
Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26
2025
3000m-short-track
12:20.16-May 30, 2025
↑
All Ireland Schools Track & Field
2025
3Kilometre
12:20.16-May 31, 2025
↑
All Ireland Schools Track & Field
2025
20kmW
20:34.71-Jun 14, 2025
↓
Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
2025
5000m-short-track
20:34.71-Jun 14, 2025
↑
Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
2025
5Kilometre
21:58-Feb 2, 2025
↑
XXXVI Gran Premio de Marcha Atlética Ciudad de Guadix
2025
10Kilometr
44:52-May 18, 2025
↑
European Race Walking Team Championships
2024
20kmW
21:31.6h-Jun 30, 2024
↓
Irish Championships U20/U18 Events
2024
3Kilometre
12:46.48-Jun 22, 2024
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Tailteann Interprovincial Games
2024
3000m-short-track
12:46.48-Jun 22, 2024
↑
Tailteann Interprovincial Games
2024
5000m-short-track
21:31.6h-Jun 30, 2024
↑
Irish Championships U20/U18 Events
2024
5Kilometre
22:59-Feb 4, 2024
↑
XXXVI Gran Premio de Marcha Atlética Ciudad de Guadix
2024
10Kilometr
45:44-Dec 15, 2024
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World Race Walking Tour
2023
3Kilometre
12:50.1h-Jun 17, 2023
↑
Connacht U14- U19 Juvenile Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone - Invitational Events
2023
3000m-short-track
12:35.66-Jul 15, 2023
↑
SIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Grangemouth Sports Stadium, Grangemouth
2023
5Kilometre
22:55-Apr 30, 2023
↑
II Gran Premio Internacional Finetwork Madrid Marcha
2022
3Kilometre
14:02-Dec 18, 2022
↑
Irish Open 20km & 35km Race Walking Championships

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
44:08-Apr 12Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26
10Kilometr
44:36-Mar 745th Dudinska 50
5000m-short-track
21:14.81-Mar 1Irish Senior Indoor Championships

2025

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
21:04.19-Jul 2318th European Youth Olympic Festival, Athletic track of National Arena Philip II, Skopje
20kmW
20:43.96-Jul 5Irish U20 Outdoor Championships
5000m-short-track
20:43.96-Jul 5Irish U20 Outdoor Championships
20kmW
20:34.71-Jun 14Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
5000m-short-track
20:34.71-Jun 14Connacht U14 - Senior Championships, ATU Sligo, Sligo
3Kilometre
12:20.16-May 31All Ireland Schools Track & Field
3000m-short-track
12:20.16-May 30All Ireland Schools Track & Field
10Kilometr
44:52-May 18European Race Walking Team Championships
10Kilometr
47:01-Mar 2244th Dudinska 50
3Kilometre
12:37.73-Mar 9Irish U20 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)
3000m-short-track
12:37.73-Mar 9Irish U20 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)
5000m-short-track
22:09.63-Feb 23Irish Indoor Championships
5Kilometre
21:58-Feb 2XXXVI Gran Premio de Marcha Atlética Ciudad de Guadix

2024

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
45:44-Dec 15World Race Walking Tour
5000m-short-track
22:01.44-Jul 21European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
5000m-short-track
21:31.6HT-Jun 30Irish Championships U20/U18 Events
10Kilometr
DNF-Jun 30Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
20kmW
21:31.6HT-Jun 30Irish Championships U20/U18 Events
10Kilometr
DNF-Jun 29Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
3000m-short-track
12:46.48-Jun 22Tailteann Interprovincial Games
3Kilometre
12:46.48-Jun 22Tailteann Interprovincial Games
5Kilometre
22:24-May 5Kilkenny U20 GP Race-Walking, New Ross - U20 Events
5000m-short-track
21:48.34-Feb 18Irish Indoor Championships
5Kilometre
22:59-Feb 4XXXVI Gran Premio de Marcha Atlética Ciudad de Guadix
3Kilometre
12:55.34-Jan 20Irish U20 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)
3000m-short-track
12:55.34-Jan 20Irish U20 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)

2023

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
23:25-Dec 17World Race Walking Tour, Dublin
3Kilometre
13:04.54-Jul 22Irish U16 Outdoor Championships Day 2&3, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
3000m-short-track
13:04.54-Jul 22Irish U16 Outdoor Championships Day 2&3, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
3000m-short-track
12:35.66-Jul 15SIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Grangemouth Sports Stadium, Grangemouth
3Kilometre
12:35.66-Jul 15SIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Grangemouth Sports Stadium, Grangemouth
3Kilometre
12:48.25-Jun 24Tailteann Games, South Sports Campus, Carlow
3000m-short-track
12:48.25-Jun 24Tailteann Games, South Sports Campus, Carlow
3Kilometre
12:50.1HT-Jun 17Connacht U14- U19 Juvenile Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track
12:50.1HT-Jun 17Connacht U14- U19 Juvenile Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone - Invitational Events
5Kilometre
22:55-Apr 30II Gran Premio Internacional Finetwork Madrid Marcha
3Kilometre
13:46.26-Mar 11Leinster Junior Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
13:46.26-Mar 11Leinster Junior Indoor Championships

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3Kilometre
14:02-Dec 18Irish Open 20km & 35km Race Walking Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Newell's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Matthew Newell's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 20:34.71, set on Jun 14, 2025 in ATU Sligo, Sligo (IRL).

Which events does Matthew Newell compete in?

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

How did Matthew Newell perform in 2026?

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.