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Michael Sutton

Michael Sutton

NZLNZLMen
Birth dateSep 24, 1994
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Michael Sutton is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on September 24, 1994. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:07.58 in the 1500m, 8:48.33 in the 3000m, 15:05.24 in the 5000m, 30:00.84 in the 10000m and 9:03.11 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:03.11
10 000 m
30:00.84
2025 season best
9:03.11
Mar 7, 2025 · The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL)
2025 season best
Last competition
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
Sep 28, 2025 · 1:12:11
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
Age
31 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:03.11, 10 000 m 30:00.84, 2025 season best 9:03.11 (Mar 7, 2025, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL)) · Last competition: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos, Sep 28, 2025, 1:12:11 · 31 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:07.58
3000m
8:48.33
15:05.24
30:00.84
9:03.11
2000Metres
6:17.09
MountainCl
1:12:11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
3000mSt
9:03.11-Mar 7, 2025
↑
New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
2025
10000m
30:00.84-Jan 18, 2025
↑
New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2025
MountainCl
1:12:11-Sep 28, 2025-World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2024
3000mSt
9:11.67-Feb 10, 2024
↑
Porritt Classic, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton - Open Event
2024
10000m
30:53.72-Jan 13, 2024
↑
New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2023
1500m
4:07.58-Feb 18, 2023-Waikato Bay of Plenty Championships, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
2023
3000mSt
9:17.92-Mar 3, 2023
↑
New Zealand Championships
2023
5000m
15:07.75-Feb 19, 2023
↑
Waikato Bay of Plenty Championships, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
2023
CrossCount
32:32-Jul 29, 2023
↑
New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Spa Thermal Reserve, Taupō - XC 10.0km
2022
3000m
8:48.84-Jan 22, 2022
↓
Potts Classic
2022
3000mSt
9:37.36-Feb 4, 2022
↑
Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
2022
5000m
15:05.24-Dec 17, 2022
↑
Night of 5’s
2022
CrossCount
33:25-Jul 30, 2022
↑
New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Taupō - XC 10.0km
2021
2000Metres
6:17.09-Nov 20, 2021-Tauranga Domain, Tauranga (NZL)
2021
3000m
8:50.97-Nov 27, 2021
↓
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga (NZL)
2021
10000m
32:43.07-Nov 13, 2021
↑
New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2019
3000mSt
9:31.98-Feb 23, 2019
↑
Hamilton (NZL)
2019
5000m
15:07.91-Mar 8, 2019
↑
New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
2012
3000m
8:56.10-Dec 9, 2012
↓
Dunedin (NZL)
2012
5000m
15:31.63-Mar 23, 2012
↑
Waitakere (NZL)
2011
3000m
9:02.39-Mar 25, 2011
↓
Dunedin (NZL)
2011
10000m
33:23.08-Jan 4, 2011
↑
Tauranga (NZL)
2010
3000m
8:48.33-Mar 26, 2010
↓
Christchurch (NZL)

2024

4 performances

2022

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:05.24-Dec 17Night of 5’s
CrossCount
33:25-Jul 30New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Taupō - XC 10.0km
3000mSt
9:52.10-Mar 6New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
3000mSt
9:52.10-Mar 5New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
5000m
15:24.51-Feb 20Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
5000m
15:38.83-Feb 13Waikato BOP Ch., Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
3000mSt
9:37.36-Feb 4Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
3000m
8:48.84-Jan 22Potts Classic
3000mSt
9:48.38-Jan 15Open Meeting, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
3000m
9:02.24-Jan 1Twilight Meeting, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:50.97-Nov 27Open Meeting, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
2000Metres
6:17.09-Nov 20Open Meeting, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
10000m
32:43.07-Nov 13New Zealand 10,000m Championships

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:41.09-Mar 10New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
5000m
15:07.91-Mar 9New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
3000mSt
9:41.09-Mar 9New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
5000m
15:07.91-Mar 8New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
3000mSt
9:31.98-Feb 23Waikato BOP Ch., Hamilton

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:44.08-Dec 19Auckland
3000m
8:56.10-Dec 9Dunedin New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships, Dunedin
5000m
15:31.63-Mar 23Waitakere New Zeeland Junior Championships, Waitakere

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:02.39-Mar 25Dunedin New Zealand U17 Championships, Dunedin
10000m
33:23.08-Jan 4New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Tauranga

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:48.33-Mar 26Christchurch New Zealand U17 Championships, Christchurch

Honours

🥇

New Zealand Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2025
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New Zealand Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2023
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michael Sutton's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Michael Sutton's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:03.11, set on Mar 7, 2025 in The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL).

Which events does Michael Sutton compete in?

Michael Sutton competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10 000 m.

How did Michael Sutton perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 9:03.11, set on Mar 7, 2025 in The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL). Last competition: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos on Sep 28, 2025, 1:12:11.