Matthew Wilkinson (runner)

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]

Matthew Todd Wilkinson

Wilkinson at the 2024 U.S. Olympic trials
Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	(1998-12-27) December 27, 1998 (age 26)
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]

Personal bests

• 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 – 8:10.23 (Monaco 2025)