Karisa Nelson

Karisa Nelson

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jun 12, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Karisa Nelson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on June 12, 1996. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:04.91 in the 800m, 4:05.20 in the 1500m, 4:30.10 in the Mile, 9:15.34 in the 3000m and 9:15.34 in the 3000m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:05.20
#541 all-time
2024 season best4:17.20Apr 19, 2024 · Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA
2024 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:31.24
Last competitionWest Chester MileAug 8, 2024 · DNF
West Chester Mile

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 4:05.20 (#541 all-time), Mile Short Track 4:31.24, 2024 season best 4:17.20 (Apr 19, 2024, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA)) · Last competition: West Chester Mile, Aug 8, 2024, DNF · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mOR 2020United States 800 m all-time list2:04.911,076 pts–
1500mCA 2021United States 1500 m all-time list4:05.201,165 pts#541
MileCA 2021United States Mile all-time list4:30.101,119 pts–
3000m2017United States 3000 m all-time list9:15.341,055 pts–
3000mIndoorTN 20179:15.341,076 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorWA 20224:14.041,116 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024600m Indoor1:32.92–Jan 19, 2024NYC Gotham Cup
2024600m-short-track Indoor1:32.92–Jan 19, 2024NYC Gotham Cup
2024800m Indoor2:08.79–Feb 3, 2024Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2024800m-short-track Indoor2:08.79–Feb 3, 2024Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
20241500m 4:17.20–Apr 19, 2024Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
20241500m-short-track Indoor4:20.71–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:39.29–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024Mile Indoor4:39.29–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
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FAQ

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Karisa Nelson's 1500 m personal best is 4:05.20, set on Jul 25, 2021 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA), #541 on the all-time list.

Karisa Nelson competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

2024 season best: 4:17.20, set on Apr 19, 2024 in Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA). Last competition: West Chester Mile on Aug 8, 2024, DNF.