Matthew Taylor

Matthew Taylor

New ZealandNew Zealand
Born
Jun 28, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
Mile · 1500 m

Matthew Taylor is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on June 28, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:55.58 in the 800m, 3:43.93 in the 1500m, 3:59.80 in the Mile, 8:00.32 in the 3000m and 13:52.61 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · Mile3:59.80
2025 season best4:02.30Jan 25, 2025 · Cooks Gardens, Whanganui
2025 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:43.93
Last competitionNew Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, DunedinMar 9, 2025 · 3:49.02
New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin

As of Nov 6, 2026: Mile 3:59.80, 1500 m 3:43.93, 2025 season best 4:02.30 (Jan 25, 2025, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui (NZL)) · Last competition: New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin, Mar 9, 2025, 3:49.02 · 32 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mChristchurch 2024New Zealand 800 m all-time list1:55.58873 pts–
1500mHastings 2022New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:43.931,055 pts–
MileWhanganui 2022New Zealand Mile all-time list3:59.801,077 pts–
3000mHastings 2025New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:00.321,054 pts–
5000mAuckland 2025New Zealand 5000 m all-time list13:52.611,025 pts–
10KilometrChristchurch 201731:06–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 3:46.21–Jan 25, 2025Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui - Split times
2025Mile 4:02.30–Jan 25, 2025Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui - Split times
20253000m 8:00.32–Feb 1, 2025Potts Classic
20255000m 13:52.61–Feb 19, 2025ACA Race Night #3 Fast and Furious Under Lights
2024800m 1:55.58–Feb 24, 2024International Track Meet, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
20241500m 3:45.46–Mar 10, 2024Sir Graeme Douglas Memorial Track Classic, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
2024Mile 4:04.05–Jan 27, 2024Cooks Classic
20243000m 8:05.44–Feb 2, 2024Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Taylor's Mile personal best is 3:59.80, set on Jan 30, 2022 in Cooks Gardens, Whanganui (NZL).

Matthew Taylor competes in the Mile and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 4:02.30, set on Jan 25, 2025 in Cooks Gardens, Whanganui (NZL). Last competition: New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin on Mar 9, 2025, 3:49.02.