David Matthews (athlete)
David Matthews (born 9 April 1974)[1] is an Irish former middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres. He was born in Leixlip, County Kildare and attended University College, Dublin.[1]
At his favoured distance, he won the consecutive national titles outdoors in 1994–5–6–7[2] and indoors in 1993–4–5,[3] He won the bronze medal at the 1993 European Junior Championships,[4] reached the semifinal of the 1996 Olympics and the heats of the 2000 Olympics.[5] Matthews is the Irish record holder at 800m and 1000 m outdoors (senior[6] and under-23[7]).
In 2011, Matthews was appointed fitness coach of Cork senior hurling team.[8]
Personal bests
| Event | Record | Date | Meet | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 m | 1:44.82 | 5 September 1995 | Rieti Meeting | Rieti, Italy |
| 1000 m | 2:17.58 | 9 September 1996 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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External links
- David Matthews profile at IAAF
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