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Kyle Merber
- Born
- Nov 19, 1990 (35 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bronxville, United States
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 1500 m
Kyle Merber is a former American mid-distance runner born on November 19, 1990, in Bronxville, New York. He specialized in the mile and 1500 metres and competed at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, representing the New Jersey New York Track Club throughout his career.
Merber was sponsored by Hoka One One as a professional runner, competing against the best middle-distance athletes in America. His focus on the mile and 1500 metres placed him in one of track and field's most competitive disciplines, requiring both tactical acumen and finishing speed.
He retired from competitive athletics in 2021, concluding a career dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in middle-distance running. Merber's participation in the Olympic Trials and his professional career represented the commitment required to compete at the highest levels of American distance running.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:52.22, 1500 m 3:34.54 (#454 all-time), 2025 season best 2:26:53 (Jan 19, 2025, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon, Jan 19, 2025, 2:26:53 · World record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:26:53 | – | Jan 19, 2025 | Chevron Houston Marathon |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:09:06 | – | Mar 25, 2023 | Project 13.1 |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:29:36 | – | Dec 4, 2022 | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2020 | 1000m-short-track | 2:22.80 | – | Feb 15, 2020 | – |
| 2020 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:22.80 | – | Feb 15, 2020 | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 1000m Indoor | 2:22.80 | – | Feb 15, 2020 | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 1500m Indoor | 3:43.19 | – | Feb 28, 2020 | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 1500m-short-track | 3:43.19 | – | Feb 28, 2020 | – |