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Melissa Tanaka
USAWomenBirth dateFeb 23, 1999
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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 9:05.28 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.
Key facts
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)
Age
27 years old
As of Sep 30, 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, Aug 3, 2025, 4:19.06 · 27 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:11.27 | - | Jul 12, 2025 | ↑ | Sunset Tour |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track | 4:20.96 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:40.59 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:40.59 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m | 9:05.28 | - | Jan 17, 2025 | ↑ | 2025 UW Preview/Mile City |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 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 |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track | 4:21.24 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:31.54 | - | May 30, 2024 | ↑ | HOKA Festival of Miles, Saint Louis University High School, Saint Louis, MO |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 4:40.11 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | MileRoad | 4:42.78 | - | Apr 23, 2024 | - | USATF 1 Mile Road Championships |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:04.51 | - | Apr 29, 2023 | ↑ | The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track | 2:05.61 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Windy City Invitational |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:49.10 | - | Apr 29, 2023 | ↓ | The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:09.66 | - | Jul 22, 2023 | ↑ | Under Armour Sunset Tour, Los Angeles, CA |
| 2023 | mile-short-track | 4:37.21 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Windy City Invitational |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:37.21 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Windy City Invitational |
| 2023 | DistanceMe | 10:49.30 | - | Feb 24, 2023 | ↑ | Ken Shannon Last Chance Invite |
| 2022 | 800m | 2:09.33 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | ↑ | Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:14.43 | - | Jun 9, 2022 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | 400m | 59.47 | - | Apr 17, 2021 | ↓ | Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:19.64 | - | May 1, 2021 | ↑ | Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2020 | 600m | 1:31.29 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | - | Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 600m-short-track | 1:31.29 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | - | Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 2:05.91 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:05.91 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 4x400Metre | 3:52.83 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | Mile | 4:52.99 | - | Jan 19, 2020 | ↑ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | mile-short-track | 4:52.99 | - | Jan 19, 2020 | ↑ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 4x800Metre | 8:55.51 | - | Mar 1, 2020 | ↑ | Cornell-Barton Hall, Ithaca, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 400m | 56.22 | - | Apr 6, 2019 | ↓ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:07.18 | - | May 4, 2019 | ↑ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2019 | 800m-short-track | 2:07.87 | - | Feb 24, 2019 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 1000m | 2:50.82 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 1000m-short-track | 2:50.82 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:46.38 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↓ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2019 | 4x400Metre | 3:50.36 | - | Jan 19, 2019 | ↑ | NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:49.54 | - | Mar 23, 2019 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:52.85 | - | Jan 19, 2019 | ↑ | NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 4:52.85 | - | Jan 19, 2019 | ↑ | NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 4x800Metre | 8:38.65 | - | Apr 27, 2019 | ↑ | Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World |
| 2019 | DistanceMe | 10:59.44 | - | Apr 25, 2019 | ↑ | Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World |
| 2018 | 800m | 2:18.69 | - | Apr 13, 2018 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2018 | 1000m-short-track | 2:52.59 | - | Dec 1, 2018 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 1000m | 2:52.59 | - | Dec 1, 2018 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 4x400Metre | 3:54.32 | - | Dec 1, 2018 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 4:59.22 | - | Dec 9, 2018 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:59.22 | - | Dec 9, 2018 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:11.58 | - | Jun 2, 2017 | ↑ | Clovis, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 4x800Metre | 9:18.05 | - | Apr 7, 2017 | ↑ | Arcadia, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 800m | 2:13.17 | - | Apr 16, 2016 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 4x800Metre | 9:15.95 | - | Apr 28, 2016 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:16.71 | - | Mar 21, 2015 | ↑ | Chandler, AZ (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 10:20.59 | - | Jun 10, 2012 | ↑ | Norwalk, CA (USA) |
2025
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Honours
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2023NCAA Division I Indoor Championships
Distance Medley Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Melissa Tanaka's 1500 m personal best?
Melissa Tanaka's 1500 m personal best is 4:09.66, set on Jul 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA (USA).
Which events does Melissa Tanaka compete in?
Melissa Tanaka competes in the 1500 m and Mile.
How did Melissa Tanaka perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 4:11.27, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Aug 3, 2025, 4:19.06.