Dan Nielsen

Dan Nielsen

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Half Marathon

Dan Nielsen is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:22.91 in the Mile, 9:03.31 in the 3000m, 8:38.29 in the 3000m, 14:53.30 in the 5000m and 1:08:21 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:09.26
2023 season best1:10:55Aug 12, 2023
2023 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:21
Last competitionGopher to Badger Half Marathon, Stillwater, MNAug 12, 2023 · 1:10:55
Gopher to Badger Half Marathon, Stillwater, MN

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:09.26, Half Marathon 1:08:21, 2023 season best 1:10:55 (Aug 12, 2023) · Last competition: Gopher to Badger Half Marathon, Stillwater, MN, Aug 12, 2023, 1:10:55

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorSt. Paul 20144:22.91853 pts–
3000m2012United States 3000 m all-time list9:03.31717 pts–
3000mIndoorSt. Paul 20148:38.29861 pts–
5000mIA 2014United States 5000 m all-time list14:53.30830 pts–
SemiMN 2015United States Half Marathon all-time list1:08:21874 pts–
MarathonIL 2016United States Marathon all-time list2:32:18763 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2023Semi 1:10:55–Aug 12, 2023Gopher to Badger Half Marathon, Stillwater, MN
2018Marathon 2:34:33–Oct 7, 2018Chicago Marathon
2016Semi 1:09:01–Jun 18, 2016Duluth, MN (USA)
2016Marathon 2:32:18–Oct 9, 2016Chicago Marathon
20153000m-short-track Indoor8:59.82–Feb 13, 2015St. Paul (USA) (i)
20153000m Indoor8:59.82–Feb 13, 2015St. Paul (USA) (i)
20153000m-short-track 8:59.82–Feb 13, 2015–
20153000mSt 9:09.42–May 8, 2015Sioux Falls, SD (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Dan Nielsen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:09.26, set on May 10, 2014 in Winona, MN (USA).

Dan Nielsen competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

2023 season best: 1:10:55, set on Aug 12, 2023. Last competition: Gopher to Badger Half Marathon, Stillwater, MN on Aug 12, 2023, 1:10:55.