Merritt Smith

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Merritt Smith is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 10:30.55 in the 3000m, 18:28.31 in the 5000m, 10:30.55 in the 3000m-short-track, 18:34.31 in the 5000m-short-track and 18:34.31 in the 5000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:30.55
2026 season best10:30.55Feb 14, 2026 · JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track18:34.31
Last competitionSound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational EventsFeb 14, 2026 · 10:30.55
Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:30.55, 5000 Metres Short Track 18:34.31, 2026 season best 10:30.55 (Feb 14, 2026, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events, Feb 14, 2026, 10:30.55

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorNC 202610:30.55840 pts––
5000mTN 2025United States 5000 m all-time list18:28.31795 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorNC 202610:30.55840 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorSC 202618:34.31802 pts––
5000m-short-trackSC 202618:34.31802 pts–#232
DistanceMeSC 202613:38.05–#489

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:30.55–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
20263000m Indoor10:30.55–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
2026DistanceMe Indoor13:38.05–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026DistanceMe 13:38.05–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor18:34.31–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
20265000m-short-track 18:34.31–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
20265000m Indoor18:34.31–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
20253000m Indoor10:44.36–Dec 5, 2025Clemson Opener
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Merritt Smith's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:30.55, set on Feb 14, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i).

Merritt Smith competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 10:30.55, set on Feb 14, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i). Last competition: Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events on Feb 14, 2026, 10:30.55.