Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright

Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Matthew Wright is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:56.22 in the 800m, 4:08.63 in the Mile, 8:08.40 in the 3000m, 8:07.61 in the 3000m and 14:04.92 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:27.91
2024 season best8.75Feb 16, 2024
Personal best · 5000 m14:04.92

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 29:27.91, 5000 m 14:04.92, 2024 season best 8.75 (Feb 16, 2024)

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorWA 20174:08.631,021 pts–
3000m2018United States 3000 m all-time list8:08.401,007 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20178:07.611,033 pts–
5000mIndoorWA 201814:04.921,027 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202460mH Indoor8.75–Feb 16, 2024Virginia Tech Challenge
2024110mH 15.73+1.3May 8, 2024Big South Conference Championships, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
20244x100m 42.42–Apr 13, 2024Asheville Bulldog Invitational
2024400mH 56.90–May 7, 2024Big South Conference Championships, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
20183000m Indoor8:08.40–Jan 27, 2018Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20183000m 8:08.40–Jan 27, 2018–
20185000m Indoor14:04.92–Feb 9, 2018Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20185000m 14:04.92–Feb 9, 2018–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Wright's 10 000 m personal best is 29:27.91, set on Apr 13, 2017 in Torrance, CA (USA).

Matthew Wright competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2024 season best: 8.75, set on Feb 16, 2024.