Riley Nixon

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Events
Mile Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:52.57 in the 800m, 3:47.24 in the 1500m, 4:07.20 in the Mile, 4:07.20 in the Mile and 8:17.59 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:12.70
2026 season best4:12.70Jan 24, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN
2026 season best
Last competitionHorizon League Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 10, 2026 · 14:30.66
Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:12.70, 2026 season best 4:12.70 (Jan 24, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 10, 2026, 14:30.66

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mOH 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:52.57954 pts––
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.241,012 pts––
MileIN 2026United States Mile all-time list4:07.20988 pts–#386
MileIndoorIN 20264:07.201,039 pts––
3000mIndoorMI 20268:17.59976 pts–#992
5000mSt. Louis 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:30.35901 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.84–Apr 24, 2026Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open
20261500m 3:47.24–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
2026Mile 4:07.20–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:11.16–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
2026mile-short-track 4:12.70–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:12.70–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:17.59–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:56.04–Feb 28, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riley Nixon's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:12.70, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA).

Riley Nixon competes in the Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:12.70, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA). Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 10, 2026, 14:30.66.