Matthew Wilkinson (runner)
American athlete (born 1998)
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Matthew Wilkinson (born December 27, 1998) is an American steeplechaser.[1] He qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics by finishing 2nd at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon.[2]
Wilkinson at the 2024 U.S. Olympic trials | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 27, 1998 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Steeplechase |
| Club | Dark Sky Distance |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 3000m s'chase: 8:10.23 (Monaco, 2025) |
Early life
He attended Minnetonka High School and Carleton College in Minnesota, as well as the University of Minnesota.[3]
Career
In May 2024, he finished second at the LA Grand Prix in the 3000 metres steeplechase in a personal best 8:16.59.[4][5]
In June 2024, he finished second at the 2024 United States Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon in the 3000m steeplechase in a time of 8:23.00.[6][7] Wilkinson finished sixth in his heat at the Olympics, one spot away from qualifying for the finals; his time of 8:16.82 was faster than every runner in the two remaining heats.[8]
He finished seventh in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2025 Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme de Rabat, part of the 2025 Diamond League, in May 2025 in a personal best 8:11.11.[9] He lowered his personal best again at the Diamond League event in Monaco in July 2025, running 8:10.23.[10]
Competing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on 14 February 2026, Wilkinson set a new indoors personal best in the 3000 metres running 7:35.77.[11] Later that month, he placed sixth over 3000 metres at the 2026 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.[12]
Personal bests
- 1500 metres – 3:37.72 (Portland 2024)
- Mile – 3:53.04i (Boston 2026)
- 3000 metres – 7:37.01 (Boston 2025)
- 5000 metres – 13:22.74 (Boston 2025)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:10.23 (Monaco 2025)
