Matthew Schaefer

Matthew Schaefer

United StatesUnited States
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:57.95 in the 800m, 3:55.88 in the 1500m, 4:07.42 in the Mile, 8:05.47 in the 3000m and 14:04.84 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:09.07
2023 season best13:53.19Feb 11, 2023 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2023 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:14.20
Last competitionCAA Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 6, 2023 · 14:38.04
CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:09.07, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:14.20, 2023 season best 13:53.19 (Feb 11, 2023, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 6, 2023, 14:38.04

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMA 2021United States 800 m all-time list1:57.95812 pts–
1500mCT 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:55.88904 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20224:07.421,036 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20238:05.471,046 pts–
5000m2022United States 5000 m all-time list14:04.84984 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202313:53.191,068 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:05.47–Jan 27, 2023Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20233000m Indoor8:05.47–Jan 27, 2023Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20233000mSt 9:19.43–May 5, 2023CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20235000m Indoor13:53.19–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20235000m-short-track Indoor13:53.19–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20235000m 14:11.54–Mar 23, 2023Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
20221500m 3:55.88–Apr 15, 2022George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex, Storrs, CT (USA)
2022mile-short-track Indoor4:07.42–Feb 27, 2022Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
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Matthew Schaefer's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:09.07, set on Feb 12, 2022.

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

2023 season best: 13:53.19, set on Feb 11, 2023 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 6, 2023, 14:38.04.