Michael Sutton

Michael Sutton

Born
Sep 24, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 10 000 m

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:03.11
2025 season best9:03.11Mar 7, 2025 · The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
Personal best · 10 000 m30:00.84
Last competitionWorld Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-PirineosSep 28, 2025 · 1:12:11

As of Nov 7, 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 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTauranga 2023New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:07.58768 pts–
3000mChristchurch 2010New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:48.33792 pts–
5000mAuckland 2022New Zealand 5000 m all-time list15:05.24794 pts–
10000mInglewood 2025New Zealand 10 000 m all-time list30:00.84954 pts–
2000MetresTauranga 20216:17.09–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000mSt 9:03.11–Mar 7, 2025New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
202510000m 30:00.84–Jan 18, 2025New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2025MountainCl 1:12:11–Sep 28, 2025World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
20243000mSt 9:11.67–Feb 10, 2024Porritt Classic, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton - Open Event
202410000m 30:53.72–Jan 13, 2024New Zealand 10,000m Championships
20231500m 4:07.58–Feb 18, 2023Waikato Bay of Plenty Championships, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
20233000mSt 9:17.92–Mar 3, 2023New Zealand Championships
20235000m 15:07.75–Feb 19, 2023Waikato Bay of Plenty Championships, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
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Michael Sutton's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:03.11, set on Mar 7, 2025 in The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL).

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

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.