Nikhil Denatale

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Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Nikhil Denatale is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 3000mSt and 2000Metres.

His personal bests include 14:20.78 in the 5000m, 8:56.86 in the 3000mSt, 5:48.35 in the 2000Metres, 14:33.29 in the 5000m-short-track and 14:20.78 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:56.86
2026 season best15:01.26Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:48.35
Last competitionBoston University John Thomas Terrier ClassicJan 31, 2026 · 15:01.26
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:56.86, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:48.35, 2026 season best 15:01.26 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic, Jan 31, 2026, 15:01.26

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mIndoorMA 202314:20.78973 pts–#751
3000mStNY 2023United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:56.861,007 pts––
2000MetresPA 20225:48.35––
5000m-short-track202214:33.29931 pts–#218
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202314:20.78973 pts–#994
2MilesIndoorNY 20229:17.57––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:01.26–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m Indoor15:01.26–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m-short-track 15:01.26–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20253000mSt 9:30.39–Apr 12, 2025Julie Lafreniere Commonwealth Invitational, University of Masschusetts, Amherst, MA
20255000m-short-track Indoor15:16.32–Jan 31, 2025Harvard Invitational
20255000m Indoor15:16.32–Jan 31, 2025Harvard Invitational
20243000mSt 9:16.68–Mar 28, 2024Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
20245000m-short-track Indoor14:53.45–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

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Nikhil Denatale's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:56.86, set on May 25, 2023 in Polisseni Track, Rochester, NY (USA).

Nikhil Denatale competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 15:01.26, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic on Jan 31, 2026, 15:01.26.