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Nico Young

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Nico Young

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Birth dateJul 27, 2002
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An accomplished athlete in the world of track and field, 14882782 has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication throughout their career. Competing at the international level, they have consistently participated in prestigious competitions that test the limits of human athletic performance. Their registration with World Athletics underscores their commitment to excellence and their position within the global athletics community.

Throughout their career, they have worked tirelessly to achieve excellence in their chosen events. Their training regime reflects the dedication required to compete at such elite levels, with each session designed to improve specific aspects of their athletic performance. Their competitive record demonstrates a pattern of growth and achievement across multiple competitions and years of athletic pursuit.

As they continue their athletic journey, they remain focused on achieving new personal bests and contributing to their nation's athletics program. Their continued participation in international competitions showcases their passion for the sport and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of human performance. Through consistent training and strategic competition planning, they pursue their goals while serving as an inspiration to aspiring athletes.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
12:51.56
Mile Short Track
3:48.72
2026 season best
3:33.98
Feb 1, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
Last competition
Allianz Memorial van Damme
Sep 4, 2026 · 12:48.12
Age
24 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 12:51.56, Mile Short Track 3:48.72, 2026 season best 3:33.98 (Feb 1, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Allianz Memorial van Damme, Sep 4, 2026, 12:48.12 · 24 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m-short-track
3:33.98-Feb 1, 2026-Millrose Games
2026
1500m
3:34.56-May 23, 2026
LA Track Festival
2026
Mile
3:48.72-Feb 1, 2026
Millrose Games
2026
mile-short-track
3:48.72-Feb 1, 2026
Millrose Games
2026
3000m
7:31.76-Aug 26, 2026
Weltklasse Zürich
2026
3000m-short-track
7:33.32-Feb 14, 2026
Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
2026
5000m
12:48.12-Sep 4, 2026
Allianz Memorial van Damme
2026
CrossCount
30:19-Jan 10, 2026
46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
2025
Mile
3:50.89-Feb 15, 2025
Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2025
MileRoad
3:54.50-Apr 26, 2025-adizero: Road to Records, Herzogenaurach
2025
3000m
7:39.53-Feb 14, 2025
Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2025
5000m
12:45.27-Jun 12, 2025
Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
2025
5000m-short-track
12:51.56-Mar 2, 2025
Last Chance Indoor National Qualifier
2025
10000m
28:56.62-Sep 14, 2025
World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
2025
CrossCount
29:42-Dec 6, 2025
USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km
2024
800m
1:47.65-Apr 27, 2024
Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2024
800m-short-track
1:49.61-Feb 24, 2024-Big Sky Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship
2024
1500m
3:34.56-May 4, 2024
Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
2024
mile-short-track
4:01.17-Feb 24, 2024
Big Sky Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship
2024
Mile
4:01.17-Feb 24, 2024
Big Sky Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship
2024
3000m-short-track
7:41.01-Mar 9, 2024
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2024
3000m
7:41.01-Mar 9, 2024
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2024
DistanceMe
9:17.43-Feb 17, 2024
Alex Wilson Invite
2024
5000m
12:57.14-Jan 26, 2024
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2024
5000m-short-track
12:57.14-Jan 26, 2024
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2024
10000m
26:52.72-Mar 16, 2024
The TEN
2023
1500m
3:39.66-May 26, 2023
USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
2023
3000m
7:37.73-Dec 2, 2023
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023
3000m-short-track
7:37.73-Dec 2, 2023
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023
5000m
13:22.96-Dec 2, 2023
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023
5000m-short-track
13:22.96-Dec 2, 2023
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023
CrossCount
29:05-Nov 18, 2023
NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km
2022
800m
1:54.21-Jan 21, 2022
Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2022
1500m
3:37.75-Apr 15, 2022
Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
2022
Mile
3:56.00-Jan 29, 2022
Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2022
3000m
7:59.02-Feb 26, 2022
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)
2022
3000m-short-track
7:59.02-Feb 26, 2022
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)
2022
DistanceMe
9:50.86-Feb 25, 2022
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)
2022
5000m
13:11.30-May 6, 2022
Track Meet, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA
2022
5000m-short-track
13:15.25-Dec 3, 2022
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2021
1500m
3:44.47-Apr 10, 2021
Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)
2021
5000m-short-track
13:22.59-Dec 4, 2021
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2021
5000m
13:22.59-Dec 4, 2021
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2020
3000m
7:56.97-Feb 8, 2020
NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2020
3000m-short-track
7:56.97-Feb 8, 2020
NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2020
5000m
13:44.50-Dec 4, 2020
JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)
2019
1500m
3:48.74-Mar 9, 2019
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2019
3000m
8:13.31-Feb 23, 2019
Claremont, CA (USA)

2026

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
12:48.12-Sep 4Allianz Memorial van Damme
3000m
7:31.76-Aug 26Weltklasse Zürich
5000m
12:58.33-Aug 20Athletissima Lausanne
1500m
3:34.56-May 23LA Track Festival
3000m-short-track
7:39.29-Feb 28USA Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
7:33.32-Feb 14Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
1500m-short-track
3:33.98-Feb 1Millrose Games
mile-short-track
3:48.72-Feb 1Millrose Games
mile-short-track
3:48.72-Jan 30Millrose Games
CrossCount
30:19-Jan 1046th World Athletics Cross Country Championships

2025

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
MileRoad
3:58.25-Dec 13Honolulu Marathon - Start to the Park 10k and Kalakaua Merrie Mile
CrossCount
29:42-Dec 6USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km
5000m
13:00.07-Sep 21World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
13:13.51-Sep 19World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
28:56.62-Sep 15World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
13:13.51-Sep 15World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
13:00.07-Sep 15World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
28:56.62-Sep 14World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
13:27.05-Aug 3USA Championships
10000m
29:02.12-Aug 3USA Championships
10000m
29:02.12-Jul 31USA Championships
5000m
12:55.71-Jun 20Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
5000m
12:45.27-Jun 12Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
3000m
8:01.03-Jun 1Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
MileRoad
3:54.50-Apr 26adizero: Road to Records, Herzogenaurach
5000m-short-track
12:51.56-Mar 2Last Chance Indoor National Qualifier
3000m
DNF-Feb 21NAU Tune-Up
Mile
3:50.89-Feb 15Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m
7:39.53-Feb 15Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m
7:39.53-Feb 14Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)

2024

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
26:58.11-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
10000m
26:58.11-Aug 2The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
10000m
27:52.40-Jun 21U.S. Olympic Team Trials
5000m
13:54.65-Jun 7NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
13:48.44-May 24NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
1500m
3:34.56-May 4Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
5000m
13:36.58-May 4Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:47.65-Apr 27Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
800m
1:48.00-Apr 12Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m
26:52.72-Mar 16The TEN
3000m-short-track
7:41.01-Mar 9NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
5000m-short-track
13:25.29-Mar 8NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
7:41.01-Mar 8NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.61-Feb 24Big Sky Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship
mile-short-track
4:01.17-Feb 24Big Sky Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship
800m-short-track
1:49.61-Feb 23Big Sky Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship
mile-short-track
4:01.17-Feb 23Big Sky Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship
800m-short-track
1:51.65-Feb 23Big Sky Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship
DistanceMe
9:17.43-Feb 17Alex Wilson Invite
5000m-short-track
12:57.14-Jan 26Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
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Honours

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Oslo Bislett Games

5000 Metres

2025
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USA Championships

10,000 Metres

2025
6

World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025

5000 Metres

2025
5

World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025

10,000 Metres

2025
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NCAA Division I Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

2024
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NCAA Division I Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Short Track

2024
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nico Young's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Nico Young's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 12:51.56, set on Mar 2, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Nico Young compete in?

Nico Young competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

How did Nico Young perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 3:33.98, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: Allianz Memorial van Damme on Sep 4, 2026, 12:48.12.