Adam Nelson
- Born
- Jul 7, 1975 (51 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put
Adam Nelson is a United States thrower, born on July 7, 1975. He competes primarily in the SP and DT.
His personal bests include 22.51 in the SP and 53.56 in the DT. He has earned 18 gold and 9 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Shot Put22.51
2016 season best20.48Apr 30, 2016 · Athens, GA
Medals6Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 3 silver
As of Oct 27, 2026: Shot Put 22.51 (#16 all-time), 2016 season best 20.48 (Apr 30, 2016, Athens, GA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 3 silver · 51 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| World Championships | 1 | 3 | – | 4 |
| Total | 2 | 4 | – | 6 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SP | 20.48 | – | Apr 30, 2016 | Athens, GA (USA) |
| 2012 | SP | 21.54 | – | Apr 14, 2012 | Athens, GA (USA) |
| 2011 | SP | 22.09 | – | Jun 26, 2011 | Eugene USA Championships |
| 2010 | SP | 21.29 | – | Aug 18, 2010 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
| 2009 | SP | 21.11 | – | Aug 15, 2009 | IAAF World Championships |
| 2008 | SP | 22.40 | – | Feb 15, 2008 | – |
| 2008 | SP Indoor | 22.40 | – | Feb 15, 2008 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | SP | 21.61 | – | Aug 25, 2007 | IAAF World Championships |