Carey Nelson
- Born
- Jun 4, 1963 (63 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 10 000 m
Carey Nelson is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on June 4, 1963. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:40.50 in the 1500m, 7:48.04 in the 3000m, 13:29.20 in the 5000m, 28:04.05 in the 10000m and 2:12:28 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.
Personal best · 3000 m7:48.04
1996 season best2:15:10Jan 21, 1996
Personal best · 10 000 m28:04.05
Last competitionThe XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GAAug 4, 1996 · 2:19:39
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m 7:48.04, 10 000 m 28:04.05, 1996 season best 2:15:10 (Jan 21, 1996) · Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA, Aug 4, 1996, 2:19:39 · 63 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Marathon | 2:15:10 | – | Jan 21, 1996 | – |
| 1991 | 5Kilometre | 13:45 | – | Mar 3, 1991 | – |
| 1991 | 10000m | 28:04.05 | – | Jun 4, 1991 | – |
| 1991 | CrossCount | 35:16 | – | Mar 24, 1991 | – |
| 1991 | Marathon | 2:12:28 | – | Jan 20, 1991 | – |
| 1990 | 10000m | 28:28.38 | – | Jun 9, 1990 | – |
| 1990 | CrossCount | 35:25 | – | Mar 25, 1990 | – |
| 1990 | 15Kilometr | 45:00 | – | May 20, 1990 | – |