Matthew Wilkinson (runner) explained
| Matthew Todd Wilkinson |
| Nationality: | American |
| Sport: | Athletics |
| Event: | Steeplechase |
| Birth Date: | 27 December 1998 |
| Pb: | 3000m s'chase: 8:16.59 (Los Angeles, 2024) |
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]
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.
Personal bests
Notes and References
- Web site: Matthew Wilkinson. World Athletics. 24 June 2024.
- Web site: Paris-St-Denis 24 Olympic Games World Athletics . 2024-06-27 . worldathletics.org.
- Web site: Matthew Wilkinson places second in 3,000-meter steeplechase at U.S. trials. Star Tribune. 24 June 2024. 24 June 2024.
- Web site: USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix. World Athletics. 24 June 2024. 18 May 2024.
- Web site: SELEMON BAREGA LEADS SUB-13 BARRAGE IN MEN'S 5,000 METERS AT USATF LOS ANGELES GRAND PRIX DISTANCE CLASSIC. Runnerspace. 24 June 2024. 18 May 2024.
- Web site: MATTHEW WILKINSON 2ND PLACE MEN'S 3000M STEEPLECHASE - U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS 2024. dyestat. 24 June 2023. 24 June 2024.
- Web site: Kenneth Rooks emerges from chaotic men’s steeplechase final as winner at U.S. Olympic Trials. Register Guard. 24 June 2024. Alec . Dietz. 24 June 2024.
