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Morgan Mcdonald
AustraliaActive- Born
- Apr 23, 1996 (30 years old)
- Birthplace
- Sydney, Australia
- Events
- 2 Miles Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track
Morgan McDonald (born 23 April 1996) is an Australian distance runner.
McDonald is a two-time Olympian who competed at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.
McDonald contested the 5000 metres at the 2020 Olympics, 2024 Olympics, 2017 World Championships, and 2019 World Championships. McDonald also competed in 2018 Commonwealth Games and placed 8th in 5000 meters in 14:11.37. As a collegiate athlete, McDonald won four NCAA titles and eight Big Ten Conference and was an eight-time NCAA Division I All-American.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 8:12.01, 5000 Metres Short Track 13:37.85, 2026 season best 7:48.20 (Mar 28, 2026, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: LA Track Festival, May 23, 2026, 13:11.10 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 7:48.20 | – | Mar 28, 2026 | Maurie Plant Meet |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:11.10 | – | May 23, 2026 | LA Track Festival |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 30:12 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:00:58 | – | Jan 19, 2025 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2024 | 3000m Indoor | 7:39.70 | – | Feb 11, 2024 | Millrose Games |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:39.70 | – | Feb 11, 2024 | Millrose Games |
| 2024 | 2MilesShor Indoor | 8:12.01 | – | Feb 11, 2024 | Millrose Games |
| 2024 | 2Miles Indoor | 8:12.01 | – | Feb 11, 2024 | Millrose Games |