Will Merritt

Will Merritt

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 13, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Will Merritt is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 13, 1999. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 4:02.90 in the 1500m, 4:20.45 in the Mile, 4:20.45 in the Mile, 8:31.12 in the 3000m and 8:23.00 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:45.34
2023 season best29:45.34Apr 29, 2023 · Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
2023 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:25.42
Last competitionBig East Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 11, 2023 · 30:16.82
Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 29:45.34, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:25.42, 2023 season best 29:45.34 (Apr 29, 2023, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 11, 2023, 30:16.82 · 27 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mMD 2018United States 1500 m all-time list4:02.90821 pts–
MileIndoorOH 20204:20.45881 pts–
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list4:20.45838 pts–
3000m2018United States 3000 m all-time list8:31.12881 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 20238:23.00945 pts–
5000mNC 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:25.30918 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20233000m Indoor8:23.00–Feb 11, 2023Big Apple Invitational
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:23.00–Feb 11, 2023Big Apple Invitational
20235000m 14:25.30–Apr 7, 2023Duke Invitational, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC - Seeded
20235000m-short-track Indoor14:29.18–Feb 24, 20232023 Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
202310000m 29:45.34–Apr 29, 2023The Penn Relays Carnival
20215000m 15:00.17–May 2, 2021Bryant Track & Turf Complex, Smithfield, RI (USA)
202110000m 30:57.82–Mar 26, 2021Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)
2020Mile Indoor4:20.45–Feb 8, 2020Stile Athletics Field House, Akron, OH (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will Merritt's 10 000 m personal best is 29:45.34, set on Apr 29, 2023 in Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Will Merritt competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2023 season best: 29:45.34, set on Apr 29, 2023 in Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 11, 2023, 30:16.82.