Alex Matsuyasu

Alex Matsuyasu
Alex Matsuyasu
  • Height:
    5'7"
  • Weight:
    135
  • Hometown:
    Newton, MA
  • Year:
    Sr
  • High School:
    Newton South
  • Events:
    Distance
  • Major:
    Business
Bio

MASCAC Individual Championships:

College Bests (Through May 27, 2026):

Mile: 5:27.96 - CGA Winter Invite #1 (January 14, 2023)

3000m: 10:29.63 - 2026 Wheaton Post-Season Qualifier (February 21, 2026)

5000m: 17:53.83 - BSU Invite (March 25, 2023)

1000m: 37:16.96 - Jim Sheehan Memorial Track Meet (April 8, 2023)

1500m: 4:50.93 - Regis Spring Classic (April 8, 2024)

Mile: 5:19.51 - Suffolk Ice Break (January 18, 2026)

Personal:
Alex was born in Boston, MA...is majoring in Business at Worcester State...the son of Wataru Matsuyasu and Karla Armenoff...father Wataru was a wrestler at Yale University....has two younger sisters, Abby and Anna

Before Worcester State:
Alex is a 2022 graduate of Newton South in Newton, MA...played four years of varsity cross country, three years of track and three years of wrestiling for the Lions

News mentions
Lancers Reach Top Marks at Jerry Gravel Invitational
Lancers Reach Top Marks at Jerry Gravel Invitational

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State men's track and field team delivered a strong showing at the Jerry Gravel Invitational hosted by Westfield State today, with athletes from across the region contributing big performances.

Lancers Have Strong Showing at Jim Sheehan
Lancers Have Strong Showing at Jim Sheehan

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State University men's track and field team put together a strong showing at the Jim Sheehan Invitational hosted by Fitchburg State, highlighted by a national ranking in the 4x100-meter relay, multiple podium finishes, and a wave of personal bests across the field events.

Paulino-Acosta Leads Lancers to Impressive Day at Corsair Classic
Paulino-Acosta Leads Lancers to Impressive Day at Corsair Classic

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State University men's outdoor track and field team traveled to UMass-Dartmouth on Friday and Saturday for the Corsair Classic, and the Lancers delivered a number of standout individual performances across a wide range of events.

Lancers Make their Mark at Wheaton Pre-Post Invitational
Lancers Make their Mark at Wheaton Pre-Post Invitational

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State men’s indoor track & field team delivered a powerful and well-rounded performance at the Wheaton Pre-Post Invitational, highlighted by event wins, multiple podium finishes, and a wave of personal bests. With contributions across sprints, distance, relays, and field events, the Lancers showed impressive depth and competitive fire.

Photo Courtesy of Michael Letendre
Speed and Strength Lead Worcester State at CGA Bears Invite

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State University men’s indoor track and field team put together a strong and well-rounded showing Saturday at the CGA Bears Invite #2, highlighted by sprint finals appearances, field event scoring efforts, and several personal grit performances across the distance and throwing events.

Photo Courtesy of Michael Letendre
Boudreau, Paulino-Acosta Lead Lancers in Standout Showing at Smith

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State University Men’s Indoor Track & Field team turned in a well-rounded and energetic performance Saturday at the Mary Grinaker Invitational, hosted by Smith College, highlighted by multiple podium finishes across the events in an impressive showing of  depth across sprints, jumps, hurdles, distance, and field events.

Boudreau and Brown Lead Lancers Charge at Massasoit Classic
Boudreau and Brown Lead Lancers Charge at Massasoit Classic

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State University men’s indoor track & field team delivered a well-rounded performance at the Massasoit Classic, hosted by Springfield College, highlighted by top finishes, strong depth across the sprints and middle distance events, and solid efforts in the field.

Lancers Claim Top Spots in Cross Division Battle at Suffolk Ice Breaker
Lancers Claim Top Spots in Cross Division Battle at Suffolk Ice Breaker

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State University men’s indoor track and field team opened the season with a strong showing at the Suffolk Ice Breaker Challenge, competing at the Track at New Balance against a deep and talented field. The Lancers showcased early-season speed, depth, and promise across sprints, middle distance, relays, and field events, highlighted by multiple top Division III finishes.

Worcester State Kicks off Season Strong at Suffolk Relays
Worcester State Kicks off Season Strong at Suffolk Relays

Worcester, MA- The Lancers built momentum early in the indoor season with a strong, well-rounded showing at the Suffolk Relays inside the historic Reggie Lewis Center. Worcester State athletes delivered standout performances on the track and in the field, highlighted by top-five finishes, major personal bests, and strong depth throughout the roster.