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James Nielsen

James Nielsen

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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.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
14:23.44
10 000 m
29:52.97
2010 season best
2:44:24
Nov 14, 2010
2010 season best

As of Sep 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:23.44, 10 000 m 29:52.97, 2010 season best 2:44:24 (Nov 14, 2010)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
Marathon
2:44:24-Nov 14, 2010
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2009
Marathon
2:31:45-Mar 1, 2009
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2008
Semi
1:09:09-Feb 3, 2008--
2007
Marathon
2:21:01-Apr 29, 2007
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2006
300m
34.92-Feb 3, 2006--
2006
5000m
14:37.48-Jan 27, 2006
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Seattle UW Indoor Invitational
2003
5000m
14:18.28-Jun 7, 2003
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2002
1500m
3:52.00-Apr 27, 2002
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2002
3000m
8:24.90-Mar 23, 2002--
2002
5000m-short-track
14:23.44-Jan 25, 2002--
2002
5000m
14:28.99-Jun 8, 2002
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2001
1500m
3:51.65-Apr 20, 2001
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2001
5000m
14:21.15-May 12, 2001
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2000
1500m
3:52.52-May 13, 2000
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2000
10000m
29:52.97-Mar 25, 2000--
1999
1500m
3:52.12-May 15, 1999
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2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:44:24-Nov 14Malibu Marathon, Malibu, CA

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:45-Mar 1Napa Valley Marathon, Napa, CA

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:09-Feb 3Half Marathon, San Francisco, CA

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:11-Nov 3New York U.S. Olympic Team Trials, New York, NY
Marathon
2:21:01-Apr 29Eugene Subway Marathon, Eugene, OR

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
300m
34.92-Feb 3Notre Dame Meyo Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)
5000m
14:37.48-Jan 27Seattle UW Indoor Invitational

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:18.28-Jun 7Palo Alto US Open, Palo Alto, CA - Olympic Development
5000m
14:22.79-May 9Stanford Cardinal Qualifier, Palo Alto, CA

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:28.99-Jun 8Palo Alto Oracle US Open OD, Palo Alto, CA
1500m
3:52.00-Apr 27La Jolla UC San Diego Open, La Jolla, CA
3000m
8:24.90-Mar 23San Diego SDSU Classic, San Diego, CA
5000m
15:49.13-Feb 23Flagstaff Mountain Pacific Conference Championships, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
5000m-short-track
14:29.32-Feb 9Indianapolis Cannon IV Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)
5000m-short-track
14:23.44-Jan 25Boston Terrier Classic, Boston, MA (i)

2001

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:26.87-May 25Edwardsville NCAA Div. II Ch., Edwardsville, IL
5000m
14:21.15-May 12San Francisco CCAA Ch., San Francisco, CA
5000m
14:24.43-Apr 29Irvine Cal/Nevada Ch., Irvine, CA
1500m
3:51.65-Apr 20Claremont Pomona-Pitzer Inv., Claremont, CA
5000m
14:27.83-Mar 31Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:37.92-May 25Naperville NCAA Div. III. Ch., Naperville, IL
1500m
3:52.52-May 13Davis CCAA Ch., Davis, CA
10000m
29:52.97-Mar 25Stanford Collegiate, Palo Alto, CA

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:52.12-May 15San Diego CCAA Ch., San Diego, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Nielsen's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

James Nielsen's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:23.44, set on Jan 25, 2002 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does James Nielsen compete in?

James Nielsen competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did James Nielsen perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 2:44:24, set on Nov 14, 2010.