Kemba Nelson
JamaicaActive- Born
- Feb 23, 2000 (26 years old)
- Birthplace
- Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Events
- 100 m · 60 m
Kemba Nelson is a Jamaican track and field athlete specializing in the sprints. Born on 23 February 2000 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Kemba has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.
Kemba's career has been marked by participation in various competitions. As a representative of Jamaican athletics, Kemba has competed against top athletes from around the world. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.
Kemba continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the sprints. Their participation in Jamaican athletics programs helps to strengthen the competitive depth of the nation's athletic tradition. With ongoing training and competition experience, Kemba works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.
As of Nov 8, 2026: 100 m 10.85 (#62 all-time), 60 m 7.15, 2026 season best 10.88 (Jun 19, 2026, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT)) · Last competition: Ed Murphey Classic, Jul 10, 2026, 10.91 · World Championships: 1 silver · 26 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60m | 7.28 | – | Feb 1, 2026 | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | 60m Indoor | 7.37 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Tyson Invitational |
| 2026 | 100m | 10.88 | +2.5 | Jun 19, 2026 | Doha Meeting |
| 2026 | 200m | 22.87 | +0.3 | May 2, 2026 | Texas A&M Alumni Muster, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.99 | +1.2 | Aug 15, 2025 | Internationales Nordthüringer Leichtathletikmeeting |
| 2025 | 200m | 23.02 | +1.0 | Jun 29, 2025 | Jamaican Championships |
| 2025 | 4x100m | 43.73 | – | Feb 22, 2025 | Gibson McCook Relays |
| 2024 | 100m | 11.04 | +1.5 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jamaican Championships, National Stadium, Kingston |