Matthew Owens

Matthew Owens

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Matthew Owens is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:55.88 in the 800m, 3:44.25 in the 1500m, 4:01.32 in the Mile, 4:01.32 in the Mile and 8:04.18 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:32.59
2022 season best8:51.40Apr 22, 2022 · UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
2022 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:44.25

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:32.59, 1500 m 3:44.25, 2022 season best 8:51.40 (Apr 22, 2022, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mUT 2014United States 800 m all-time list1:55.88865 pts–
1500mCA 2019United States 1500 m all-time list3:44.251,051 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20204:01.321,113 pts–
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list4:01.321,059 pts–
3000m2019United States 3000 m all-time list8:04.181,032 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20198:04.181,054 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2022mile-short-track 4:14.30–Feb 12, 2022–
2022Mile Indoor4:14.30–Feb 12, 2022Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2022mile-short-track Indoor4:14.30–Feb 12, 2022Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
20223000m 8:37.42–Mar 19, 2022Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA)
20223000mSt 8:51.40–Apr 22, 2022UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2021Mile 4:11.58–Apr 24, 2021Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT (USA)
20213000m 8:34.65–Feb 6, 2021–
20213000m Indoor8:34.65–Feb 6, 2021Smith Fieldhouse, BYU, Provo, UT (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Owens's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:32.59, set on May 2, 2019 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Matthew Owens competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2022 season best: 8:51.40, set on Apr 22, 2022 in UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA).