Dan Nelson
- Born
- May 15, 1964 (62 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 10 000 m
Dan Nelson is a United States long-distance runner, born on May 15, 1964. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 13:28.41 in the 5000m, 28:02.44 in the 10000m, 1:05:34 in the Semi, 8:22.90 in the 3000mSt and 13:51 in the 5Kilometre. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:22.90
2004 season best52:09Jan 11, 2004 · Stockton, CA
Personal best · 10 000 m28:02.44
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.90 (#505 all-time), 10 000 m 28:02.44, 2004 season best 52:09 (Jan 11, 2004, Stockton, CA (USA)) · 62 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5KilometreCA 199313:51–
15KilometrOR 199744:58–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10MilesRoa | 52:09 | – | Jan 11, 2004 | Stockton, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 30:30 | – | Sep 29, 2002 | Paso Robles, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | Semi | 1:06:14 | – | Sep 2, 2002 | Seattle, WA (USA) |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 30:26 | – | Apr 22, 2001 | Cupertino, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | 10MilesRoa | 49:35 | – | Jan 7, 2001 | Stockton, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:05:42 | – | Oct 21, 2001 | Weott, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 29:52 | – | Jul 4, 2000 | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 1998 | 3000mSt | 8:46.40 | – | May 2, 1998 | Eugene, OR (USA) |