Matthew Wilkinson (runner)

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Matthew Todd Wilkinson
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Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1998-12-27) 27 December 1998 (age 25)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event Steeplechase
Club Dark 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]

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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]

Personal bests

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References

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