Melissa Riggins

Melissa Riggins

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Oct 29, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

Melissa Riggins is a United States sprinter, born on October 29, 2002. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 56.35 in the 400m, 2:01.97 in the 800m, 4:07.67 in the 1500m, 4:07.96 in the 1500m and 4:54.32 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:24.98
2026 season best2:41.30Jan 24, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:07.67
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 28, 2026 · 4:31.62
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:24.98, 1500 Metres Short Track 4:07.67, 2026 season best 2:41.30 (Jan 24, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 28, 2026, 4:31.62 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mNC 2022United States 400 m all-time list56.35964 pts––
800mNC 2024United States 800 m all-time list2:01.971,128 pts––
1500mIndoorMA 20254:07.671,166 pts––
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:07.961,143 pts#851#340
Mile2019United States Mile all-time list4:54.32951 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20254:24.981,186 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:41.30–Jan 24, 2026Penn Elite
20261000m-short-track 2:41.30–Jan 24, 2026Penn Elite
20261000m Indoor2:41.30–Jan 24, 2026Penn Elite
20261500m 4:13.53–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
20263000m Indoor9:00.80–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:00.80–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track 9:00.80–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:28.54–Jan 24, 2025Hokie Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Melissa Riggins's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:24.98, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Melissa Riggins competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:41.30, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 28, 2026, 4:31.62.