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Nathan Kapel

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Nathan Kapel is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.12 in the 800m, 3:44.23 in the 1500m, 4:02.49 in the Mile, 8:08.15 in the 3000m and 13:53.50 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
4:02.49
1000 Metres Short Track
2:22.69
2026 season best
4:05.42
Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
Feb 26, 2026 · 4:11.79
Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)

As of Sep 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:02.49, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:22.69, 2026 season best 4:05.42 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i), Feb 26, 2026, 4:11.79

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m-short-tracki
3:47.88-Jan 31, 2026
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2026
Mile
4:05.42-Jan 31, 2026
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Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
mile-short-track
4:05.42-Jan 31, 2026
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Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
3000m
8:08.15-Jan 16, 2026-Arkansas Invitational
2026
3000m-short-track
8:08.15-Jan 16, 2026-Arkansas Invitational
2026
DistanceMe
9:58.02-Feb 25, 2026
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Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2025
800m
1:50.12-Apr 3, 2025
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Masked Rider Open, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
2025
1000m-short-track
2:22.69-Mar 1, 2025-Big 12 Indoor Championships
2025
1000m
2:22.69-Mar 1, 2025-Big 12 Indoor Championships
2025
1500m
3:44.23-Apr 18, 2025
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Bryan Clay Invitational
2025
1500m-short-track
3:49.73-Feb 14, 2025
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
Mile
4:02.49-Jan 24, 2025
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Texas Tech Red Raider Invitational, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
2025
mile-short-track
4:02.49-Jan 24, 2025
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Texas Tech Red Raider Invitational, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
2025
DistanceMe
9:44.19-Mar 28, 2025
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Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist
2025
5000m
14:16.94-Apr 25, 2025
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Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2024
800m
1:50.94-Apr 27, 2024
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Texas Invitational
2024
800m-short-track
1:51.64-Jan 27, 2024-Robert Platt Invitational, Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (i)
2024
1500m
3:44.69-May 22, 2024
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NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
2024
mile-short-track
4:03.03-Feb 10, 2024
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
Mile
4:03.03-Feb 10, 2024
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
5000m
13:53.50-Apr 19, 2024
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Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
2024
5000m-short-track
13:56.46-Dec 7, 2024-Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener

2026

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:11.79-Feb 26Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
mile-short-track
4:11.79-Feb 25Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
3000m-short-track
DNS-Feb 25Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
DistanceMe
9:58.02-Feb 25Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
mile-short-track
4:11.62-Feb 25Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
1500m-short-tracki
3:47.88-Jan 31BU John Thomas Terrier Classic (Collegiate)
mile-short-track
4:05.42-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
3000m-short-track
8:08.15-Jan 16Arkansas Invitational

2025

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.84-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
3:46.84-May 15Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
3:45.59-May 1Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
5000m
14:16.94-Apr 25Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
1500m
3:44.23-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational
800m
1:50.12-Apr 3Masked Rider Open, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
1500m
3:46.60-Mar 29Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist
DistanceMe
9:44.19-Mar 28Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist
1500m
3:46.60-Mar 27Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist
1000m-short-track
2:22.69-Mar 1Big 12 Indoor Championships
DistanceMe
9:45.63-Feb 28Big 12 Indoor Championships
1000m-short-track
2:23.13-Feb 28Big 12 Indoor Championships
mile-short-track
4:08.44-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
1500m-short-track
3:49.73-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
mile-short-track
4:08.44-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
1500m-short-track
3:49.73-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
DistanceMe
9:51.13-Jan 30Stan Scott Invite & Multis, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
mile-short-track
4:02.49-Jan 24Texas Tech Red Raider Invitational, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)

2024

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
13:56.46-Dec 7Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
1500m
3:44.69-May 24NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
1500m
3:44.69-May 22NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
14:31.21-May 11Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Competition
1500m
3:51.82-May 11Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Competition
1500m
3:45.24-May 11Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Competition
1500m
3:51.82-May 9Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Competition
800m
1:50.94-Apr 27Texas Invitational
1500m
3:46.48-Apr 19Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
5000m
13:53.50-Apr 19Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
5000m
14:04.75-Mar 30Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
1500m
3:50.43-Mar 30Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
5000m
14:04.75-Mar 28Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
1500m
3:50.43-Mar 28Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
1500m
3:50.90-Mar 22Clyde Hart Classic, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
mile-short-track
4:03.03-Feb 10Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:03.03-Feb 9Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:12.88-Feb 3Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
mile-short-track
4:12.88-Feb 2Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
800m-short-track
1:51.64-Jan 27Robert Platt Invitational, Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (i)
800m-short-track
1:51.64-Jan 26Robert Platt Invitational, Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (i)
mile-short-track
4:04.42-Jan 12Arkansas Invitational

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nathan Kapel's Mile Short Track personal best?

Nathan Kapel's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:02.49, set on Jan 24, 2025 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i).

Which events does Nathan Kapel compete in?

Nathan Kapel competes in the Mile Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

How did Nathan Kapel perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:05.42, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) on Feb 26, 2026, 4:11.79.