Matt O'Dowd (runner)

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Matt O'Dowd
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1976-04-15) 15 April 1976 (age 49)
Swindon, England
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
EventLong-distance / marathon
ClubSwindon Harriers

Matthew O'Dowd (born 15 April 1976) is a former long-distance runner who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics. [1]

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Biography

At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, O'Dowd represented Great Britain in the men's marathon. [2]

O'Dowd became the British 3000 metres champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1996 AAA Championships. He also finished on the podium on two occasions in the 5,000 metres event in 1999 and 2000 [3]

Additionally, O'Dowd was classified British 10,000 metres champion by virtue of being the highest placed British athlete at the 2004 AAA Championships. [4]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Matthew O'Dowd Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  2. "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  3. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  4. "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 9 July 2025.