Heidi Nielson

Heidi Nielson

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
May 22, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Heidi Nielson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 22, 2003. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:12.39 in the 800m, 4:18.63 in the 1500m, 4:48.50 in the Mile, 4:44.79 in the Mile and 9:43.46 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:18.63
2026 season best4:31.86Apr 25, 2026 · Rice University Ley Track/Holloway Field, Houston, TX
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:21.30
Last competitionAmerican Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 4:39.07
American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:18.63, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:21.30, 2026 season best 4:31.86 (Apr 25, 2026, Rice University Ley Track/Holloway Field, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 4:39.07 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTX 2021United States 800 m all-time list2:12.39952 pts––
1500mAR 2023United States 1500 m all-time list4:18.631,061 pts––
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:48.50990 pts––
MileIndoorAR 20234:44.791,043 pts–#727
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list9:43.46965 pts––
3000mIndoorAR 20229:21.301,057 pts–#592

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:31.86–Apr 25, 2026J Fred Duckett Rice Twilight Meet
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:53.20–Feb 14, 2026Tyson Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:53.20–Feb 14, 2026Tyson Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:57.07–Jan 30, 2026Robert Platt Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:32.20–Feb 28, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:32.20–Feb 28, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m 16:55.33–Apr 2, 2026Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:59.47–Feb 27, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
FAQ

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Heidi Nielson's 1500 m personal best is 4:18.63, set on May 5, 2023 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Heidi Nielson competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:31.86, set on Apr 25, 2026 in Rice University Ley Track/Holloway Field, Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 4:39.07.