William Merrick

Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

William Merrick is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 2003. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 48.80 in the 400m, 1:49.84 in the 800m, 3:40.90 in the 1500m, 4:01.26 in the Mile and 8:54.92 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:01.70
2026 season best3:47.98Mar 7, 2026 · Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA
Personal best · 1500 m3:40.90
Last competitionSteve Scott InviteMay 1, 2026 · 3:50.11

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:01.70, 1500 m 3:40.90, 2026 season best 3:47.98 (Mar 7, 2026, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Steve Scott Invite, May 1, 2026, 3:50.11 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIL 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:49.841,031 pts–
1500mIL 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:40.901,095 pts–
MileIndoorIN 20244:01.261,114 pts–
3000mFL 2024United States 3000 m all-time list8:54.92759 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20258:08.421,029 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:47.98–Mar 7, 2026Beach Opener
2025800m 1:49.84–Apr 26, 2025Fighting Illini Twilight
20251000m Indoor2:22.72–Jan 24, 2025Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events
20251000m-short-track Indoor2:22.72–Jan 24, 2025Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events
20251500m 3:41.12–May 2, 2025Gary Wieneke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:44.70–Feb 8, 2025Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:01.70–Feb 8, 2025Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:01.70–Feb 8, 2025Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

William Merrick's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:01.70, set on Feb 8, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

William Merrick competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 3:47.98, set on Mar 7, 2026 in Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA). Last competition: Steve Scott Invite on May 1, 2026, 3:50.11.