Luke Nester

United StatesUnited States
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

Luke Nester is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.79 in the 1500m, 4:02.24 in the Mile, 8:10.50 in the 3000m, 14:22.24 in the 5000m and 3:45.34 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:14.77
2025 season best4:02.24Feb 14, 2025 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:45.34
Last competitionPrinceton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJMay 17, 2025 · 14:26.98
Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:14.77, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:45.34, 2025 season best 4:02.24 (Feb 14, 2025, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ, May 17, 2025, 14:26.98

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mVA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:44.791,044 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20254:02.241,101 pts–
3000mIndoorVA 20248:10.501,017 pts–
5000mMA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:22.24927 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20253:45.341,084 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20248:10.501,017 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:45.34–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20251500m Indoor3:45.34–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20251500m 3:45.73–Apr 18, 2025Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:02.24–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:02.24–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20254x800Metre Indoor7:28.95–Mar 1, 2025Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i)
20254x800Metre 7:32.09–May 3, 2025Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025DistanceMe 9:51.29–Apr 25, 2025The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Luke Nester's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:14.77, set on Feb 12, 2022.

Luke Nester competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 4:02.24, set on Feb 14, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ on May 17, 2025, 14:26.98.