Matthew Zeleke
- Events
- 5000 m · 3000 m
Matthew Zeleke is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m-short-track.
His personal bests include 8:31.98 in the 3000m, 14:34.24 in the 5000m, 15:36.97 in the 5000m-short-track, 9:24.84 in the 2Miles and 9:24.84 in the 2MilesShor. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 m14:34.24
2026 season best14:34.24Apr 17, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
Personal best · 3000 m8:31.98
Last competitionBig East Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 14:35.47
As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:34.24, 3000 m 8:31.98, 2026 season best 14:34.24 (Apr 17, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 14:35.47
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMI 20258:31.98895 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorIL 202615:36.97734 pts–
2MilesIndoorNY 20229:24.84–
2MilesShorIndoorNY 20229:24.84–
2MilesShor20229:24.84–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:34.24 | – | Apr 17, 2026 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 15:36.97 | – | Feb 27, 2026 | Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 8:31.98 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | GVSU Bob Eubanks Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:35.35 | – | Mar 27, 2025 | Raleigh Relays |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:40.12 | – | Apr 29, 2023 | GVSU Extra Weekend Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI |
| 2022 | 2MilesShor | 9:24.84 | – | Mar 11, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 2MilesShor Indoor | 9:24.84 | – | Mar 11, 2022 | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 2Miles Indoor | 9:24.84 | – | Mar 11, 2022 | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |