Emma Nelson

Events
High Jump · 3000 m steeplechase

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

Her personal bests include 4:44.32 in the 1500m, 5:15.71 in the Mile, 5:15.71 in the Mile, 10:30.24 in the 3000m and 10:00.22 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · High Jump1.63
2026 season best10:21.71Feb 19, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:06.70
Last competitionFranson Last ChanceMay 9, 2026 · 12:06.20

As of Nov 13, 2026: High Jump 1.63, 3000 m steeplechase 11:06.70, 2026 season best 10:21.71 (Feb 19, 2026) · Last competition: Franson Last Chance, May 9, 2026, 12:06.20

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:44.32876 pts––
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list5:15.71814 pts––
MileIndoorSD 20205:15.71840 pts––
3000mIndoorFL 202510:00.22932 pts––
5000mCA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list17:15.38916 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 10:21.71–Feb 19, 2026–
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:33.05–Feb 7, 2026–
20263000mSt 12:06.20–May 9, 2026Franson Last Chance
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:37.92–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20265000m Indoor17:37.92–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20251500m 4:44.32–May 10, 2025Franson Last Chance, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
20254x800Metre Indoor9:10.36–Feb 27, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:00.22–Mar 1, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
FAQ

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Emma Nelson's High Jump personal best is 1.63, set on Mar 13, 2021 in Oregon State Whyte Track and Field Center, Corvallis, OR (USA).

Emma Nelson competes in the High Jump and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 10:21.71, set on Feb 19, 2026. Last competition: Franson Last Chance on May 9, 2026, 12:06.20.