Richard Matthews

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Events
400 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Richard Matthews is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 48.98 in the 400m, 1:53.36 in the 800m, 1:55.61 in the 800m-short-track, 1:54.27 in the 800m-short-track and 3:21.97 in the 4x400Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track48.98
2026 season best1:53.79Apr 24, 2026 · John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:55.61
Last competitionJohn McDonnell InvitationalApr 24, 2026 · 1:53.79
John McDonnell Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 48.98, 800 Metres Short Track 1:55.61, 2026 season best 1:53.79 (Apr 24, 2026, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: John McDonnell Invitational, Apr 24, 2026, 1:53.79

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIndoorMA 202548.98981 pts––
800mPA 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:53.36933 pts––
800m-short-trackKS 20261:55.61923 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorAR 20261:54.27960 pts––
4x400MetreKS 20263:21.97––
4x400MetreIndoorKS 20263:21.97––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.79–Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:54.27–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
2026800m-short-track 1:55.61–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
20264x400Metre Indoor3:21.97–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
20264x400Metre 3:21.97–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:47.21–Feb 27, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2025400m Indoor48.98–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
2025400m-short-track Indoor48.98–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Richard Matthews's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 48.98, set on Mar 14, 2025 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Richard Matthews competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:53.79, set on Apr 24, 2026 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: John McDonnell Invitational on Apr 24, 2026, 1:53.79.