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Ella Nelson

Ella Nelson

AUSAUSWomen
Birth dateMay 10, 1994
BirthplaceSydney, Australia
Height1.59 m
Weight-

Ella Nelson (born 10 May 1994) is an Australian former sprinter specialising in the 200 metres.

She competed in the 200m and 4 × 100 m relay at the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland, the 200m at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China and the 2017 World Championships held in London. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil she represented Australia in the 200 metres at the 2016 Summer Olympics where she ran a personal best of 22.50 in the semi-finals finishing third just missing the final by 100th of a second but to place 9th in the event overall out of 72 competitors.

Nelson won the Women's Open Australian 200m championship in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and is the 6th fastest of all time ranked Australian over this distance. In January 2021, she announced her retirement from professional sports.

Key facts
200 m
22.50
#255 all-time
100 m
11.42
2018 season best
24.68
Mar 3, 2018 · Canberra (AUS)
2018 season best
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 200 m 22.50 (#255 all-time), 100 m 11.42, 2018 season best 24.68 (Mar 3, 2018, Canberra (AUS)) · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
200m
24.68+2.3Mar 3, 2018
↓
Canberra (AUS)
2018
400m
56.81-Jul 28, 2018
↑
Ninove (BEL)
2017
60m
7.48-Feb 17, 2017
↑
Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2017
200m
23.00+1.5Mar 12, 2017
↓
Canberra (AUS)
2017
4x400Metre
3:23.14-Apr 23, 2017-IAAF World Relays, T. Robinson Stadium, Nassau
2017
4x400m
3:30.31-Apr 22, 2017
↑
IAAF World Relays, T. Robinson Stadium, Nassau
2016
100m
11.42+1.7Feb 20, 2016
↑
Canberra (AUS)
2016
200m
22.50+0.1Aug 16, 2016
↓
The XXXI Olympic Games
2016
4x100m
44.39-Feb 19, 2016
↑
Canberra (AUS)
2015
100m
11.66+1.9Jul 22, 2015
↑
Karlstad (SWE)
2015
200m
23.04+1.6Mar 29, 2015
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
2015
4x100m
44.54-Mar 13, 2015
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2014
100m
11.71+0.8Jul 19, 2014
↑
Loughborough (GBR)
2014
200m
23.10+4.4Jan 5, 2014
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2014
4x100m
44.21-Aug 2, 2014
↑
Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR)
2014
400m
54.00-Oct 1, 2014
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2013
100m
11.97-1.2Dec 21, 2013
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2013
200m
24.02-0.4Oct 19, 2013
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2013
4x100m
46.19-Mar 13, 2013
↑
Perth (AUS)
2013
4x400m
3:49.80-Oct 3, 2013
↑
Gold Coast (AUS)
2012
100m
11.95+3.0Jun 30, 2012
↑
Karlsruhe (GER)
2012
200m
24.52-1.9Mar 18, 2012
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2012
4x100m
45.69-Jun 2, 2012
↑
Brisbane (AUS)
2012
400m
57.60-Nov 3, 2012
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2011
60m
7.97-0.5Oct 29, 2011
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2011
TJ
10.02+0.8Oct 22, 2011-Campbelltown (AUS)
2011
100m
12.31+2.2Nov 5, 2011
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2011
200m
24.65+2.1Jan 8, 2011
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2010
100m
11.88+1.8Feb 13, 2010
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2010
200m
23.68-0.3Mar 14, 2010
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2010
4x100m
45.41-Jul 23, 2010
↑
IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
2009
200m
24.09+1.2Mar 7, 2009
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2008
100m
12.01+2.3Dec 5, 2008
↑
Canberra (AUS)
2008
200m
23.89+3.9Dec 6, 2008
↓
Canberra (AUS)

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
56.81-Jul 28Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove
200m
24.68+2.3Mar 3Canberra AACT Summer Series, Canberra

2017

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
24.02+0.1Aug 8IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
200m
24.02+0.1Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
200m
24.01-0.5Jul 11Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
200m
23.27+1.1Jun 18Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
200m
23.42+1.4Jun 15Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
200m
23.34+1.0Jun 3Claremont So Cal Jim Bush Championships, Claremont, CA
200m
23.09+0.0May 17Baie Mahault Meeting International Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault
200m
23.05+0.6May 13St-Martin International Meeting, St-Martin
4x400Metre
3:23.14-Apr 23IAAF World Relays, T. Robinson Stadium, Nassau
4x400m
3:30.31-Apr 22IAAF World Relays, T. Robinson Stadium, Nassau
200m
23.30+2.1Apr 15Torrance Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events
200m
23.91-2.4Apr 2Australian Championships, Sydney
200m
23.76+0.1Apr 2Australian Championships, Sydney
200m
23.00+1.5Mar 12Canberra Summer of aths Grand Prix, Canberra
60m
7.55-Feb 17Flagstaff NAU Tune Up, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
60m
7.48-Feb 17Flagstaff NAU Tune Up, Flagstaff, AZ (i)

2016

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.82+0.1Aug 27Paris Meeting, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
200m
22.66+0.5Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
200m
22.50+0.1Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
200m
22.66+0.5Aug 15The XXXI Olympic Games
200m
22.72+1.9Apr 16Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
200m
22.59+0.6Apr 3Sydney Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
200m
23.27-0.9Apr 3Sydney Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
200m
23.12-0.6Mar 19Sydney Track Classic, Sydney
200m
22.53-0.2Feb 20Canberra Track Classic, Canberra
100m
11.42+1.7Feb 20Canberra Track Classic, Canberra
4x100m
44.39-Feb 19Canberra AACT Summer Series, Canberra
200m
22.84+0.5Feb 7Canberra AACT Ch., Canberra

2015

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
23.33-0.9Aug 26IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
200m
23.33-0.9Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
200m
23.53-2.1Aug 15Chiba Juntendo Int. Meeting, Chiba
100m
11.66+1.9Jul 22Karlstad Folksam GP, Karlstad
200m
23.32+1.5Jul 22Karlstad Folksam GP, Karlstad
200m
23.25+0.0Jul 8Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona
200m
23.37-0.3Jul 1Velenje EA Classic Permit Meeting, Velenje
200m
23.56+0.7Mar 29Australian Championships, Brisbane
200m
23.04+1.6Mar 29Australian Championships, Brisbane
200m
23.24+0.6Mar 14Sydney Track Classic, Sydney
4x100m
44.54-Mar 13Sydney Australian Junior Championships, Sydney - Invitational Events
200m
23.83-4.3Mar 1Sydney NSW Ch., Sydney
200m
23.84+3.6Mar 1Sydney NSW Ch., Sydney
200m
23.84-0.4Feb 22Canberra AACT Ch., Canberra
200m
23.33+0.8Feb 7Canberra Track Classic, Canberra
100m
11.72-0.7Jan 10Sydney

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.85-0.2Dec 20Sydney
400m
54.00-Oct 1Sydney Australian University Games, Sydney
400m
56.42-Sep 30Sydney Australian University Games, Sydney
400m
56.09-Sep 29Sydney Australian University Games, Sydney
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Honours

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Australian Championships

200 Metres

2017
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Sydney Australian Championships

200 Metres

2016
🥇

Australian Championships

200 Metres

2015
5

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

4x100 Metres Relay

2014
5

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

4x100 Metres Relay

2014
🥇

Melbourne Australian Championships

200 Metres

2014
7

IAAF World Junior Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ella Nelson's 200 m personal best?

Ella Nelson's 200 m personal best is 22.50, set on Aug 16, 2016 in Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA), #255 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ella Nelson compete in?

Ella Nelson competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Ella Nelson perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 24.68, set on Mar 3, 2018 in Canberra (AUS).