
Tristian Merchant
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track
Tristian Merchant is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.
His personal bests include 3:50.71 in the 1500m, 4:13.32 in the Mile, 4:05.12 in the Mile, 8:04.97 in the 3000m and 8:15.31 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:17.93
2026 season best3:56.87May 6, 2026 · Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex, Lynchburg, VA
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:04.97
Last competitionConference USA Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 14:31.98
As of Nov 7, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:17.93, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorVA 20234:05.121,065 pts–
3000mIndoorSC 20238:04.971,049 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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-short-track Indoor | 4:09.11 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | Mile Indoor | 4:09.11 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | 3000m Indoor | 8:14.41 | – | Feb 17, 2024 | Virginia Tech Challenge |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:14.41 | – | Feb 17, 2024 | Virginia Tech Challenge |
| 2024 | 5000m Indoor | 14:29.66 | – | Feb 23, 2024 | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |