Matthew Yates


Matthew Stewart Yates is a retired English athlete who specialised in the middle-distance events.

Biography

Yates won the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 1992 European Indoor Championships. He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 800 metres event, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.
Yates became the List of [British champions in 1500 metres|British 1500 metres champion] after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1991 AAA Championships and the 1993 AAA Championships.

Personal bests

Outdoor
  • 800 metres – 1:45.05
  • 1000 metres – 2:16.34
  • 1500 metres – 3:35.04
  • One mile – 3:52.75
Indoor
  • 800 metres – 1:50.19
  • 1000 metres – 2:17.86
  • 1500 metres – 3:44.01
  • One mile – 3:54.78
  • 3000 metres – 7:50.82