Katherine Merritt

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3000 Metres Short Track

Katherine Merritt is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:53.52 in the 1500m, 10:17.97 in the 3000m, 17:37.51 in the 5000m, 36:41.35 in the 10000m and 10:17.97 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:17.97
2026 season best17:37.51May 1, 2026 · Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
2026 season best
Last competitionLarry Ellis InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 17:37.51
Larry Ellis Invitational

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:17.97, 2026 season best 17:37.51 (May 1, 2026, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, May 1, 2026, 17:37.51

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNY 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:53.52814 pts––
3000mIndoorNY 202410:17.97877 pts––
5000mNJ 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:37.51878 pts––
10000mNY 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:41.35905 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 202410:17.97877 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorNY 202617:46.64881 pts–#761

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 17:37.51–May 1, 2026Larry Ellis Invitational
20265000m-short-track 17:46.64–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:47.49–Feb 13, 2026Crimson Open
202610000m 36:41.35–Mar 20, 2026West Point Army Open
20253000m Indoor10:24.63–Jan 24, 2025Dr. Sander Scorcher
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:24.63–Jan 24, 2025Dr. Sander Scorcher
20241500m 4:53.52–May 9, 2024West Point Twilight, Military Academy Shea Stadium, West Point, NY
20243000m Indoor10:17.97–Feb 17, 2024Army West Point Tune Up
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Katherine Merritt's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:17.97, set on Feb 17, 2024 in Army-Gillis FH, West Point, NY (USA) (i).

Katherine Merritt competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 17:37.51, set on May 1, 2026 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA). Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational on May 1, 2026, 17:37.51.