Arnika Nelson

New ZealandNew Zealand
Born
Feb 12, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Arnika Nelson is a New Zealand race walker, born on February 12, 2003. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 3000m-short-track and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:50:34 in the 20kmW, 13:57.14 in the 3000m-short-track, 52:22 in the 10Kilometr, 24:39.82 in the 5000m-short-track and 50:57.68 in the 10,000Metr. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track13:57.14
2025 season best13:57.14Mar 7, 2025 · The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track24:39.82
Last competitionAustralian Championships, WA Athletics Stadium, PerthApr 11, 2025 · 53:38.24
Australian Championships, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 13:57.14, 5000 Metres Short Track 24:39.82, 2025 season best 13:57.14 (Mar 7, 2025, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL)) · Last competition: Australian Championships, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth, Apr 11, 2025, 53:38.24 · 23 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWAntalya 2024New Zealand 20 km race walk all-time list1:50:34806 pts–
3000m-short-trackDunedin 202513:57.14341 pts–
10KilometrTimaru 202452:22–
5000m-short-trackDublin 202424:39.82317 pts–
10,000MetrDunedin 202550:57.68–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000m-short-track 13:57.14–Mar 7, 2025New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
20255000m-short-track 25:20.33–Feb 23, 2025Victorian Track and Field Championships
202510,000Metr 50:57.68–Mar 9, 2025New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
20243000m-short-track 14:15.86–Mar 15, 2024New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
20245000m-short-track 24:39.82–Jun 29, 2024Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
202410,000Metr 51:46.43–Mar 17, 2024New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
202410Kilometr 52:22–Oct 26, 2024New Zealand Race Walking Championships
202420kmW 1:50:56–Feb 11, 2024Oceanian & Australian 20km Race Walking Championships, Adelaide - RW Tour Silver
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Arnika Nelson's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:57.14, set on Mar 7, 2025 in The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL).

Arnika Nelson competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 13:57.14, set on Mar 7, 2025 in The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL). Last competition: Australian Championships, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth on Apr 11, 2025, 53:38.24.