Gavin Nelson
United StatesActive- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track
Gavin Nelson is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 48.17 in the 400m, 1:46.60 in the 800m, 3:42.53 in the 1500m, 4:07.69 in the Mile and 3:16.21 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:48.36
2026 season best1:48.36Jan 30, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:24.09
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 29, 2026 · 1:48.45
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.36, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:24.09, 2026 season best 1:48.36 (Jan 30, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 1:48.45
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HJ Indoor | 2.02 | – | Feb 22, 2026 | Coastal Athletic Association Indoor Track & Field Championship, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2026 | HJ | 2.06 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | Quaker Invitational |
| 2026 | 400m | 48.17 | – | Mar 27, 2026 | Terry Long Florida State University Relays |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:46.60 | – | Apr 4, 2026 | Pepsi Florida Relays |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:47.53 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Tyson Invitational |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.36 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Razorback Invitational |
| 2026 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:21.56 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | – |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:16.21 | – | Mar 27, 2026 | Terry Long Florida State University Relays |