Matthew Wilkinson (born 27 December 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 United States Olympic trials | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 27 December 1998 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Steeplechase |
| Club | Dark Sky Distance |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 3000m s'chase: 8:16.59 (Los Angeles, 2024) |
Early life
editHe attended Minnetonka High School and Carleton College in Minnesota, as well as the University of Minnesota.[3]
Career
editIn 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]
Personal bests
edit- 1500 metres – 3:37.72 (Portland 2024)
- Mile – 3:57.25i (Boston 2024)
- 3000 metres – 7:38.18 (Paris 2024)
- 5000 metres – 13:31.25 (Boston 2023)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:16.59 (Los Angeles 2024)
References
edit- ^ "Matthew Wilkinson". World Athletics. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Paris-St-Denis 24 | Olympic Games | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ "Matthew Wilkinson places second in 3,000-meter steeplechase at U.S. trials". Star Tribune. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix". World Athletics. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "SELEMON BAREGA LEADS SUB-13 BARRAGE IN MEN'S 5,000 METERS AT USATF LOS ANGELES GRAND PRIX DISTANCE CLASSIC". Runnerspace. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "MATTHEW WILKINSON 2ND PLACE MEN'S 3000M STEEPLECHASE - U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS 2024". dyestat. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ Dietz, Alec (24 June 2024). "Kenneth Rooks emerges from chaotic men's steeplechase final as winner at U.S. Olympic Trials". Register Guard. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Men's 3000m Steeplechase Results - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Athletics". Watch Athletics. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.