Nikki Carothers

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Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Nikki Carothers is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:24.89 in the 800m, 4:50.14 in the 1500m, 5:13.31 in the Mile, 10:21.76 in the 3000m and 18:05.77 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:25.76
2026 season best11:43.97May 1, 2026 · Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:21.76
Last competitionMid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 11:48.35
Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:25.76, 3000 Metres Short Track 10:21.76, 2026 season best 11:43.97 (May 1, 2026, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)) · Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 11:48.35

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorMI 20262:24.89811 pts–
1500mMI 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:50.14837 pts–
MileIndoorMI 20265:13.31855 pts–
3000mIndoorMI 202510:21.76866 pts–
5000mIndoorIN 202518:05.77849 pts–
3000mStIN 2025United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list11:25.76899 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor2:24.89–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026800m-short-track 2:24.89–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:24.89–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026Mile Indoor5:13.31–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026mile-short-track 5:13.31–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:13.31–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20263000m Indoor10:56.14–Feb 20, 2026Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:56.14–Feb 20, 2026Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)
FAQ

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Nikki Carothers's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:25.76, set on Apr 18, 2025 in Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN (USA).

Nikki Carothers competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 11:43.97, set on May 1, 2026 in Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA). Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 14, 2026, 11:48.35.