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 GAA's senior hurling team.[8]

Personal bests

Event Record Date Meet Place
800 m 1:44.82 5 September 1995 IAAF Grand Prix Italy Rieti, Italy
1000 m 2:17.58 9 September 1996 Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "David Matthews — 800 metres". The Irish Times. 2000. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  2. ↑ "Roll of Honour of Irish Champions". Athletics Ireland. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "Roll of Honour of Irish Indoor Champions". Athletics Ireland. 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  4. ↑ "Roll of Honour". Athletics Ireland. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Irish Athletics Olympians" (PDF). Athletics Ireland. 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Men’s Senior Outdoor Records". Athletics Ireland. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  7. ↑ "U23 Men’s Outdoor Records". Athletics Ireland. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  8. ↑ Skehan, Oli (9 October 2011). "Matthews added to Rebel set-up". Setanta Sports. Retrieved 27 April 2012.