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Matthew Wilkinson (runner)

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Matthew Todd Wilkinson
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1998-12-27) 27 December 1998 (age 25)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventSteeplechase
ClubDark Sky Distance
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)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

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He attended Minnetonka High School and Carleton College in Minnesota, as well as the University of Minnesota.[3]

Career

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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]

Personal bests

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References

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  1. ^ "Matthew Wilkinson". World Athletics. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Paris-St-Denis 24 | Olympic Games | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  3. ^ "Matthew Wilkinson places second in 3,000-meter steeplechase at U.S. trials". Star Tribune. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  4. ^ "USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix". World Athletics. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "MATTHEW WILKINSON 2ND PLACE MEN'S 3000M STEEPLECHASE - U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS 2024". dyestat. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Men's 3000m Steeplechase Results - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Athletics". Watch Athletics. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.