Matthew O'Dowd

Matthew O'Dowd

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Apr 13, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
5000 m · Half Marathon

Matthew O'Dowd is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on April 13, 1976. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:47.21 in the 1500m, 7:55.75 in the 3000m, 13:30.56 in the 5000m, 28:52.97 in the 10000m and 1:02:38 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 5000 m13:30.56
2012 season best8:41.08Jul 28, 2012
2012 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:38

As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 m 13:30.56, Half Marathon 1:02:38, 2012 season best 8:41.08 (Jul 28, 2012) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mWatford 20013:47.211,012 pts–
3000mLoughborough 20017:55.751,081 pts–
5000mSolihull 200113:30.561,101 pts–
10000mBarakaldo 200128:52.971,052 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 19991:02:381,083 pts–
MarathonNY 20022:12:201,089 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20123000m 8:41.08–Jul 28, 2012–
201210Kilometr 31:38–May 27, 2012–
20113000m 8:25.82–Aug 13, 2011–
20115000m 14:48.1h–Jul 3, 2011–
201110Kilometr 30:19–Sep 4, 2011–
2011Semi 1:04:32–Sep 18, 2011–
20095Kilometre 14:51–Jun 6, 2009–
200910Kilometr 30:15–Sep 6, 2009–
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Matthew O'Dowd's 5000 m personal best is 13:30.56, set on Jun 23, 2001 in Solihull (GBR).

Matthew O'Dowd competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

2012 season best: 8:41.08, set on Jul 28, 2012.