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Tristian Merchant
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Tristian Merchant is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:50.71 in the 1500m, 4:05.12 in the Mile, 8:04.97 in the 3000m, 13:57.34 in the 5000m and 29:24.95 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Mile Short Track
4:05.12
3000 Metres Short Track
8:04.97
2026 season best
3:56.87
May 6, 2026 · Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA)
Last competition
Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 16, 2026 · 14:31.98
As of Sep 16, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:05.12, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:04.97, 2026 season best 3:56.87 (May 6, 2026, Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 14:31.98
PB
Personal bests
3:50.71
4:05.12
8:04.97
13:57.34
29:24.95
9:09.48
5:24.14
5:24.14
8:04.97
4:05.12
14:00.86
9:06.78
9:50.57
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:56.87 | - | May 6, 2026 | ↓ | Liberty Twilight Qualifier |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:23.64 | - | Apr 17, 2026 | ↓ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2026 | 10000m | 30:07.26 | - | May 14, 2026 | ↓ | Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:09.11 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 4:09.11 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:14.41 | - | Feb 17, 2024 | ↑ | Virginia Tech Challenge |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 8:14.41 | - | Feb 17, 2024 | ↓ | Virginia Tech Challenge |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 14:29.66 | - | Feb 23, 2024 | ↓ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:29.66 | - | Feb 23, 2024 | ↓ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | 10000m | 29:24.95 | - | Mar 28, 2024 | ↓ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:50.71 | - | Mar 23, 2023 | ↓ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2023 | mile-short-track | 4:05.12 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) - Elite Event |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:05.12 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) - Elite Event |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 8:04.97 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↓ | Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2023 | 3000m | 8:04.97 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↑ | Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 9:09.48 | - | May 3, 2023 | - | Liberty Twilight Qualifier, Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex, Lynchburg, VA |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:57.34 | - | Apr 21, 2023 | ↓ | Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track | 14:04.57 | - | Feb 24, 2023 | ↓ | Atlantic Sun Indoor Championships |
| 2023 | 10000m | 30:01.58 | - | May 24, 2023 | ↓ | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:54.11 | - | Apr 9, 2022 | ↓ | Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:17.94 | - | Feb 4, 2022 | ↑ | Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:15.31 | - | Feb 11, 2022 | ↑ | Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:57.78 | - | Apr 29, 2022 | ↓ | Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track | 14:00.86 | - | Dec 3, 2022 | ↓ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:52.84 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | ↓ | St. Michael's HS, Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:13.32 | - | Mar 25, 2021 | ↑ | Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC (USA) |
| 2021 | mile-short-track | 4:17.93 | - | Feb 5, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 2000Metres | 5:24.14 | - | Feb 6, 2021 | - | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 2000m | 5:24.14 | - | Feb 6, 2021 | - | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 2Miles | 9:06.78 | - | Mar 25, 2021 | ↑ | Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC (USA) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:31.70 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:34.04 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↑ | Nampa, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 4:34.04 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↑ | Nampa, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:51.02 | - | Feb 16, 2019 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 2Miles | 9:18.70 | - | Jun 15, 2019 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2019 | 2MilesShor | 9:50.57 | - | Feb 1, 2019 | - | Nampa, ID (USA) (i) |
2026
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:31.98 | - | May 16 | Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
5000m | 14:31.98 | - | May 14 | Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
10000m | 30:07.26 | - | May 14 | Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
1500m | 3:56.87 | - | May 6 | Liberty Twilight Qualifier |
5000m | 14:23.64 | - | Apr 17 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 14:23.64 | - | Apr 16 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational |
1500m | 3:59.76 | - | Mar 26 | Raleigh Relays |
1500m | 3:59.76 | - | Mar 26 | Raleigh Relays |
2024
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:24.95 | - | Mar 28 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
10000m | 29:24.95 | - | Mar 28 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
3000m-short-track | 8:22.37 | - | Feb 24 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
mile-short-track | 4:09.11 | - | Feb 24 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
3000m-short-track | 8:22.37 | - | Feb 23 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
mile-short-track | 4:09.11 | - | Feb 23 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
mile-short-track | 4:17.48 | - | Feb 23 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
5000m-short-track | 14:29.66 | - | Feb 23 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
3000m-short-track | 8:14.41 | - | Feb 17 | Virginia Tech Challenge |
3000m-short-track | 8:14.41 | - | Feb 16 | Virginia Tech Challenge |
mile-short-track | DNF | - | Feb 9 | 10th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) - Invitational Events |
3000m-short-track | DNF | - | Jan 18 | 4th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational |
2023
25 performances2022
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 14:00.86 | - | Dec 3 | Boston University/Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
5000m | 13:57.78 | - | Apr 29 | Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 13:57.78 | - | Apr 29 | Payton Jordan Invitational |
5000m | 14:10.53 | - | Apr 14 | Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA |
5000m | 14:10.53 | - | Apr 13 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Tristian Merchant's Mile Short Track personal best?
Tristian Merchant's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:05.12, set on Feb 11, 2023 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i).
Which events does Tristian Merchant compete in?
Tristian Merchant competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Tristian Merchant perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 3:56.87, set on May 6, 2026 in Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA). Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 14:31.98.