Lela Nelson

Born: May 19, 1983 (43 years old)
Events: Long Jump · 100 m hurdles

Lela Nelson is a United States sprinter, born on May 19, 1983. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 23.78 in the 200m, 57.71 in the 400m, 56.62 in the 400m, 2:20.15 in the 800m and 13.34 in the 100mH. She has earned 2 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Long Jump6.78

#297 all-time

2011 season best35.33Mar 19, 2011 · Winston Salem, NC

2011 season best

Personal best · 100 m hurdles13.34

As of Nov 3, 2026: Long Jump 6.78 (#297 all-time), 100 m hurdles 13.34, 2011 season best 35.33 (Mar 19, 2011, Winston Salem, NC (USA)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

200mCA 200523.781,057 pts–

400m200957.71916 pts–

400mIndoorBirmingham 200856.62989 pts–

800mOR 20092:20.15830 pts–

100mHOH 200513.341,104 pts–

400mHOH 20051:00.061,020 pts–

HJPonce 20071.821,043 pts–

LJFilderstadt 20076.781,169 pts#297

TJMI 200312.43958 pts–

SPIN 200612.43736 pts–

JTLa Habana 200939.14694 pts–

HepFilderstadt 20076022–

60mHIndoorMI 20068.391,073 pts–

60mH20068.391,073 pts–

800m-short-trackIndoorNC 20092:24.47817 pts–

800m-short-track20102:26.04796 pts–

55mH20087.991,023 pts–

55mHIndoorNC 20087.991,023 pts–

400m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 200856.62989 pts–

400m-short-track200856.62989 pts–

200m-short-trackIndoorSaskatoon 200624.831,008 pts–

200m-short-track200624.831,008 pts–

300mIndoorVA 200939.951,005 pts–

300m-short-trackIndoorVA 200939.951,005 pts–

300m-short-track200939.951,005 pts–

Pentathlon20104256–

PentathlonIndoorPA 20104256–

Progression

Compare me

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2011	JT	35.33	–	Mar 19, 2011	Winston Salem, NC (USA)
2010	HJ	1.77	–	May 16, 2010	Greensboro, NC (USA)
2010	LJ Indoor	6.40	–	Jan 15, 2010	New York, NY (USA) (i)
2010	LJ	6.40	–	Jan 15, 2010	–
2010	60mH Indoor	8.74	–	Jan 29, 2010	University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2010	60mH	8.74	–	Jan 23, 2010	–
2010	SP	11.99	–	Jan 29, 2010	–
2010	SP Indoor	11.99	–	Jan 29, 2010	University Park, PA (USA) (i)

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What is Lela Nelson's Long Jump personal best?

Lela Nelson's Long Jump personal best is 6.78, set on Aug 19, 2007 in Filderstadt (GER), #297 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lela Nelson compete in?

Lela Nelson competes in the Long Jump and 100 m hurdles.

How did Lela Nelson perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 35.33, set on Mar 19, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC (USA).

Lela Nelson

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