Matthew Palmer
United StatesActive- Events
- Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track
Matthew Palmer is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:50.70 in the 800m, 3:44.38 in the 1500m, 4:06.49 in the Mile, 4:04.68 in the Mile and 8:20.22 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:24.11
2026 season best2:29.79Jan 17, 2026 · Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:46.81
Last competitionUW PreviewJan 17, 2026 · 2:29.79
As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:24.11, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:46.81, 2026 season best 2:29.79 (Jan 17, 2026, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA)) · Last competition: UW Preview, Jan 17, 2026, 2:29.79
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMA 20234:04.681,070 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20198:20.22961 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1000m | 2:29.79 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | UW Preview |
| 2026 | 1000m Indoor | 2:29.79 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | UW Preview |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:53.62 | – | May 10, 2025 | Portland Twilight, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:56.88 | – | Jul 19, 2025 | Stumptown Twilight |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 6:14 | – | Dec 6, 2025 | USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:52.05 | – | Jun 9, 2024 | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:53.65 | – | Apr 29, 2023 | Oregon State High Performance, Oregon State Whyte Track and Field Center, Corvallis, OR |
| 2023 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:46.81 | – | Feb 26, 2023 | Last Chance Indoor Qualifier |