Nolan Topper

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Nolan Topper is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.30 in the 800m, 3:47.47 in the 1500m, 4:05.77 in the Mile, 8:08.53 in the 3000m and 7:57.78 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:50.61
2026 season best8:29.21Apr 11, 2026 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
Personal best · 10 000 m28:37.64
Last competitionACC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 30:27.60

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:50.61, 10 000 m 28:37.64, 2026 season best 8:29.21 (Apr 11, 2026, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 30:27.60

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:56.30855 pts––
1500mCA 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.471,009 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20254:05.771,057 pts––
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:08.531,007 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20257:57.781,092 pts––
5000m2022United States 5000 m all-time list13:54.231,019 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:29.21–Apr 11, 2026The Big Meet
20265000m 14:59.29–Mar 21, 2026Cal Invitational
202610000m 29:40.36–May 1, 2026Payton Jordan Invitational
20251500m 3:47.52–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:05.77–Feb 15, 2025Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20253000m Indoor7:57.78–Feb 14, 2025Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:11.58–Mar 3, 2025ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20253000mSt 9:13.59–May 3, 2025The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
FAQ

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Nolan Topper's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:50.61, set on Dec 7, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Nolan Topper competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 8:29.21, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA). Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 14, 2026, 30:27.60.