Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Events
5000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Stephen Merchant is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 8:52.40 in the 3000m, 14:58.68 in the 5000m, 8:52.40 in the 3000m-short-track, 8:52.40 in the 3000m-short-track and 15:37.62 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:58.68
2020 season best15:19.15Feb 14, 2020
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:52.40

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 14:58.68, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:52.40, 2020 season best 15:19.15 (Feb 14, 2020)

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMI 20178:52.40787 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMI 20178:52.40787 pts–
3000m-short-track20178:52.40787 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorMI 201715:37.62732 pts–
5000m-short-track201715:37.62732 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20205000m 15:19.15–Feb 14, 2020–
20205000m Indoor15:19.15–Feb 14, 2020GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
20173000m-short-track 8:52.40–Feb 3, 2017–
20173000m-short-track Indoor8:52.40–Feb 3, 2017Hillsdale, MI (USA) (i)
20173000m Indoor8:52.40–Feb 3, 2017Hillsdale, MI (USA) (i)
20175000m 14:58.68–Apr 13, 2017Adrian, MI (USA)
20175000m-short-track 15:37.62–Feb 18, 2017–
20175000m-short-track Indoor15:37.62–Feb 18, 2017Grand Rapids, MI (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Stephen Merchant's 5000 m personal best is 14:58.68, set on Apr 13, 2017 in Adrian, MI (USA).

Stephen Merchant competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2020 season best: 15:19.15, set on Feb 14, 2020.