Melissa Tanaka
- Born
- Feb 23, 1999 (27 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
Melissa Tanaka is a United States sprinter, born on February 23, 1999. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 56.22 in the 400m, 2:04.51 in the 800m, 4:09.66 in the 1500m, 4:31.54 in the Mile and 10:20.59 in the 3000m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 1500 m4:09.66
2025 season best4:11.27Jul 12, 2025 · Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Personal best · Mile4:31.54
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 31, 2025 · 4:19.06
As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:09.66, Mile 4:31.54, 2025 season best 4:11.27 (Jul 12, 2025, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 31, 2025, 4:19.06 · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorWA 20259:05.281,110 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:11.27 | – | Jul 12, 2025 | Sunset Tour |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:20.96 | – | Jan 25, 2025 | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:40.59 | – | Jan 25, 2025 | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | Mile Indoor | 4:40.59 | – | Jan 25, 2025 | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 9:05.28 | – | Jan 17, 2025 | 2025 UW Preview/Mile City |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 9:17.88 | – | Feb 15, 2025 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:07.49 | – | Mar 30, 2024 | Stanford Invitational |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:12.72 | – | May 11, 2024 | Track Fest, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA |