Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:46.75 in the 800m, 3:40.54 in the 1500m, 4:00.54 in the Mile, 4:17.44 in the Mile and 3:43.32 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.57
2026 season best1:47.42Feb 28, 2026 · The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:08.06
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 27, 2026 · 1:49.62
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.57, Mile Short Track 4:08.06, 2026 season best 1:47.42 (Feb 28, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 27, 2026, 1:49.62

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:46.751,121 pts–#363
1500mNC 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:40.541,100 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20254:00.541,123 pts––
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:17.44871 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20253:43.321,111 pts––
800m-short-track20221:51.571,035 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:47.21–May 1, 2026Gary Wieneke Memorial
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:47.42–Feb 28, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20261500m 3:46.50–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:24.64–Feb 21, 2026Alex Wilson Invitational
2025800m 1:46.75–Apr 18, 2025Wake Forest Invitational
20251500m 3:40.54–Mar 27, 2025Raleigh Relays
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:43.32–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:00.54–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Smith's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:51.57, set on Feb 11, 2022.

Matthew Smith competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:47.42, set on Feb 28, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 27, 2026, 1:49.62.