Matthew Watson

Matthew Watson

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Feb 23, 1980 (46 years old)
Events
3000 m · Half Marathon

Matthew Watson is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on February 23, 1980. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:19.48 in the 3000m, 14:52.29 in the 5000m, 30:27.50 in the 10000m, 1:06:24 in the Semi and 14:37 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m8:19.48
2021 season best14:37Apr 3, 2021 · Barrowford
2021 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:06:24

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:19.48, Half Marathon 1:06:24, 2021 season best 14:37 (Apr 3, 2021, Barrowford (GBR)) · 46 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mEdinburgh 2002United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:19.48945 pts–
5000mManchester 2021United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:52.29833 pts–
10000mRiga 1999United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:27.50916 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 2007United Kingdom Half Marathon all-time list1:06:24943 pts–
5KilometreBarrowford 202114:37–
10KilometrManchester 200930:45–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20215Kilometre 14:37–Apr 3, 2021Barrowford (GBR)
20215000m 14:52.29–May 29, 2021Sportcity Regional Arena, Manchester (GBR)
202110Kilometr 30:48–Dec 27, 2021Clitheroe (GBR)
2020Marathon 2:34:01–Oct 4, 2020–
200910Kilometr 30:45–Mar 15, 2009Manchester (GBR)
2007Semi 1:06:24–Sep 30, 2007South Shields (GBR)
20023000m 8:19.48–Jul 20, 2002Edinburgh (GBR)
199910000m 30:27.50–Aug 5, 1999European Junior Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Watson's 3000 m personal best is 8:19.48, set on Jul 20, 2002 in Edinburgh (GBR).

Matthew Watson competes in the 3000 m and Half Marathon.

2021 season best: 14:37, set on Apr 3, 2021 in Barrowford (GBR).