Nico Melendres

Nico Melendres

Events
800 m · 600 Metres Short Track

Nico Melendres is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 49.22 in the 400m, 1:50.06 in the 800m, 3:54.58 in the 1500m, 1:54.58 in the 800m-short-track and 1:56.02 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:50.06
2026 season best1:52.17Apr 24, 2026 · PLNU Carroll B. Land Stadium, San Diego, CA
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:20.26
Last competitionPacWest Conference ChampionshipsApr 25, 2026 · 1:53.70

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 1:50.06, 600 Metres Short Track 1:20.26, 2026 season best 1:52.17 (Apr 24, 2026, PLNU Carroll B. Land Stadium, San Diego, CA (USA)) · Last competition: PacWest Conference Championships, Apr 25, 2026, 1:53.70

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mCA 2022United States 400 m all-time list49.22905 pts––
800mCA 2024United States 800 m all-time list1:50.061,025 pts––
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.58920 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorNV 20261:54.58951 pts––
800m-short-trackNM 20261:56.02912 pts––
4x400MetreIndoorNV 20263:15.60––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 49.50–Mar 14, 2026–
2026600m-short-track 1:20.26–Jan 17, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
2026600m Indoor1:20.26–Jan 17, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:20.26–Jan 17, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
2026800m 1:52.17–Apr 24, 2026PacWest Conference Championships
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:54.58–Feb 14, 2026Battle Born Classic
2026800m-short-track 1:56.02–Jan 31, 2026New Mexico Team Open
20264x400Metre Indoor3:15.60–Feb 14, 2026Battle Born Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nico Melendres's 800 m personal best is 1:50.06, set on May 10, 2024 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Nico Melendres competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:52.17, set on Apr 24, 2026 in PLNU Carroll B. Land Stadium, San Diego, CA (USA). Last competition: PacWest Conference Championships on Apr 25, 2026, 1:53.70.