James Nielsen
- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m
James Nielsen is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:51.65 in the 1500m, 8:24.90 in the 3000m, 14:18.28 in the 5000m, 29:52.97 in the 10000m and 1:09:09 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:23.44
2010 season best2:44:24Nov 14, 2010
Personal best · 10 000 m29:52.97
As of Oct 30, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:23.44, 10 000 m 29:52.97, 2010 season best 2:44:24 (Nov 14, 2010)
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:44:24 | – | Nov 14, 2010 | – |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:31:45 | – | Mar 1, 2009 | – |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:09:09 | – | Feb 3, 2008 | – |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:21:01 | – | Apr 29, 2007 | – |
| 2006 | 300m | 34.92 | – | Feb 3, 2006 | – |
| 2006 | 5000m Indoor | 14:37.48 | – | Jan 27, 2006 | Seattle UW Indoor Invitational |
| 2003 | 5000m | 14:18.28 | – | Jun 7, 2003 | – |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:52.00 | – | Apr 27, 2002 | – |