Emilie Nelson

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Feb 7, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

Emilie Nelson is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on February 7, 2004. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:17.99 in the 800m, 4:42.93 in the 1500m, 9:58.14 in the 3000m, 19:41.62 in the 5000m and 38:58 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 m9:58.14
2022 season best10:20.93Feb 9, 2022 · Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
2022 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:42.93

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 9:58.14, 1500 m 4:42.93, 2022 season best 10:20.93 (Feb 9, 2022, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mSasolburg 2021South Africa 800 m all-time list2:17.99863 pts–
1500mBoksburg 2021South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:42.93886 pts–
3000mPaarl 2021South Africa 3000 m all-time list9:58.14920 pts–
5000mPotchefstroom 2022South Africa 5000 m all-time list19:41.62681 pts–
10KilometrDurban 202138:58–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20221500m 4:51.68–Feb 5, 2022Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)
20223000m 10:20.93–Feb 9, 2022Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
20225000m 19:41.62–Apr 1, 2022McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2021800m 2:17.99–Mar 6, 2021DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg (RSA)
20211500m 4:42.93–Mar 13, 2021Stadium, Boksburg (RSA)
20213000m 9:58.14–Apr 8, 2021Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA)
202110Kilometr 38:58–Oct 31, 2021Durban 10K CITYRUN
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emilie Nelson's 3000 m personal best is 9:58.14, set on Apr 8, 2021 in Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA).

Emilie Nelson competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2022 season best: 10:20.93, set on Feb 9, 2022 in Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA).