Ella Nelson

Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Ella Nelson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:03.21 in the 800m, 4:18.43 in the 1500m, 4:40.60 in the Mile, 3:38.80 in the 4x400m and 2:03.53 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:03.53
2025 season best2:03.53Feb 28, 2025 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:29.53
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TXMay 31, 2025 · 2:05.50

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:03.53, 600 Metres Short Track 1:29.53, 2025 season best 2:03.53 (Feb 28, 2025, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX, May 31, 2025, 2:05.50

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mAR 2024United States 800 m all-time list2:03.211,106 pts–
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:18.431,062 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20234:40.601,073 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorIN 20252:03.531,129 pts–
1000mIndoorWA 20242:42.611,098 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:29.53–Mar 1, 2025Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2025600m Indoor1:29.53–Mar 1, 2025Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:03.53–Feb 28, 2025Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2025800m Indoor2:03.53–Feb 28, 2025Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2025800m 2:03.79–Apr 19, 2025Oregon Team Invitational, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
20254x400m 3:38.80–Apr 19, 2025Oregon Team Invitational, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2025DistanceMe Indoor10:45.99–Mar 14, 2025NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2024600m Indoor1:31.90–Jan 13, 2024UW Preview
FAQ

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Ella Nelson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:03.53, set on Feb 28, 2025 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).

Ella Nelson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 2:03.53, set on Feb 28, 2025 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX on May 31, 2025, 2:05.50.