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

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

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:34.24–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:36.97–Feb 27, 2026Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
20253000m Indoor8:31.98–Jan 18, 2025GVSU Bob Eubanks Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20255000m 14:35.35–Mar 27, 2025Raleigh Relays
20235000m 14:40.12–Apr 29, 2023GVSU Extra Weekend Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
20222MilesShor 9:24.84–Mar 11, 2022–
20222MilesShor Indoor9:24.84–Mar 11, 2022Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
20222Miles Indoor9:24.84–Mar 11, 2022Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
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Matthew Zeleke's 5000 m personal best is 14:34.24, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Matthew Zeleke competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 14:34.24, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 14:35.47.