David Matthews (runner)

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 senior Cork county 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

References
  1. "David Matthews — 800 metres". The Irish Times. 2000. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  2. "Roll of Honour of Irish Champions". Athletics Ireland. Archived from the original on 3 June 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  3. "Roll of Honour of Irish Indoor Champions". Athletics Ireland. 2004. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  4. "Roll of Honour". Athletics Ireland. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  5. "Irish Athletics Olympians" (PDF). Athletics Ireland. 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  6. "Men's Senior Outdoor Records". Athletics Ireland. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  7. "U23 Men's Outdoor Records". Athletics Ireland. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  8. Skehan, Oli (9 October 2011). "Matthews added to Rebel set-up". Setanta Sports. Archived from the original on 23 November 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
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