Nicholas Backman

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Events
60 m hurdles · 110 m hurdles

Nicholas Backman is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 11.20 in the 100m, 54.23 in the 400m, 2:15.69 in the 800m, 4:55.98 in the 1500m and 14.96 in the 110mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.60
2026 season best8.60Jan 17, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA
2026 season best
Personal best · 110 m hurdles14.96
Last competitionUSF Alumni InvitationalMar 21, 2026 · DNS
USF Alumni Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 60 m hurdles 8.60, 110 m hurdles 14.96, 2026 season best 8.60 (Jan 17, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Last competition: USF Alumni Invitational, Mar 21, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTX 2025United States 100 m all-time list11.20*828 pts––
400mOR 2025United States 400 m all-time list54.23626 pts––
800mIndoorPA 20262:15.69461 pts––
1500mOR 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:55.98322 pts––
110mHTX 2025United States 110 m hurdles all-time list14.96900 pts––
HJIndoorIN 20261.71663 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HJ Indoor1.71–Feb 26, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026PV Indoor3.70–Feb 27, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026LJ Indoor6.59–Feb 26, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026LJ 6.64–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
202660m Indoor7.19–Feb 26, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
202660m 7.32–Jan 24, 2026Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
202660mH Indoor8.41–Feb 27, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
202660mH 8.60–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nicholas Backman's 60 m hurdles personal best is 8.60, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Nicholas Backman competes in the 60 m hurdles and 110 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 8.60, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Last competition: USF Alumni Invitational on Mar 21, 2026, DNS.