Nick Kuenkel

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Nick Kuenkel is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:17.65 in the Mile, 8:28.77 in the 3000m, 14:43.12 in the 5000m, 8:28.77 in the 3000m-short-track and 8:37.45 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:37.45
2026 season best8:37.45Jan 17, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:24.24
Last competitionLarry Ellis InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 15:08.42

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:37.45, Mile Short Track 4:24.24, 2026 season best 8:37.45 (Jan 17, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, May 1, 2026, 15:08.42

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorNY 20254:17.65914 pts––
3000mIndoorVA 20258:28.77913 pts––
5000mNJ 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:43.12861 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20258:28.77913 pts––
3000m-short-trackPA 20268:37.45866 pts––
mile-short-trackNY 20264:24.24839 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track 4:24.24–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:24.24–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026Mile Indoor4:24.24–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20263000m-short-track 8:37.45–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:37.45–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:37.45–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
20265000m-short-track 15:00.46–Jan 30, 2026Mets Indoor Championships
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:00.46–Jan 30, 2026Mets Indoor Championships
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Nick Kuenkel's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:37.45, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Nick Kuenkel competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:37.45, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational on May 1, 2026, 15:08.42.