Matthew Van Rooijen
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jan 8, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- 100 m · 200 m
Matthew Van Rooijen is a South Africa sprinter, born on January 8, 2004. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.41 in the 100m, 21.02 in the 200m, 48.11 in the 400m, 40.16 in the 4x100m and 6.82 in the 60m. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 100 m10.41
2026 season best10.44Mar 14, 2026 · UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
Personal best · 200 m21.02
Last competitionAGN Track & Field League 5May 16, 2026 · 21.31
As of Nov 7, 2026: 100 m 10.41, 200 m 21.02, 2026 season best 10.44 (Mar 14, 2026, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: AGN Track & Field League 5, May 16, 2026, 21.31 · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
60mPretoria 20236.821,032 pts––
150mPretoria 202415.62––
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 10.44 | +1.5 | Mar 14, 2026 | CGA U16,U18,U20,U23 and Senior Provincial Championships |
| 2026 | 200m | 21.31 | -0.3 | May 16, 2026 | AGN Track & Field League 5 |
| 2026 | 400m | 48.11 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | CGA League 1 - Youth - Senior |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.50 | +1.0 | Mar 15, 2025 | Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2025 | 200m | 21.02 | +2.1 | Mar 14, 2025 | Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2024 | 60m | 6.88 | +0.8 | Nov 30, 2024 | CGA/UJ Summer Challenger |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.41 | – | Jan 20, 2024 | CGA Track & Field League 1, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2024 | 150m | 15.62 | +0.7 | Feb 17, 2024 | Curro Podium Final |