Lukas Nelson

Lukas Nelson

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Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Lukas Nelson is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.74 in the 800m, 3:47.85 in the 1500m, 4:06.63 in the Mile, 4:06.63 in the Mile and 8:26.61 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:47.85
2026 season best4:40.06Jan 24, 2026 · Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:11.65
Last competitionJim Emmerich Alumni InvitationalJan 24, 2026 · 4:40.06
Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:47.85, Mile Short Track 4:11.65, 2026 season best 4:40.06 (Jan 24, 2026, Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (USA)) · Last competition: Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational, Jan 24, 2026, 4:40.06

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIA 2021United States 800 m all-time list1:53.74922 pts–
1500mMI 2021United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.851,004 pts–
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list4:06.63995 pts–
MileIndoorSD 20204:06.631,046 pts–
3000m2019United States 3000 m all-time list8:26.61906 pts–
3000mIndoorNE 20208:17.65975 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile 4:40.06–Jan 24, 2026Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:40.06–Jan 24, 2026Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational
2025800m Indoor1:59.40–Feb 15, 2025SDSU Indoor Classic
2025Mile Indoor4:21.68–Feb 15, 2025SDSU Indoor Classic
20253000m Indoor8:47.45–Feb 1, 2025SDSU Open and Multi, Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (i)
2021800m 1:53.74–Apr 23, 2021Simpson College, Indianola, IA (USA)
20211500m 3:47.85–Apr 30, 2021GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA)
2021Mile 4:12.75–Jul 1, 2021Wisconsin Lutheran HS, Milwaukee, WI (USA)
FAQ

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Lukas Nelson's 1500 m personal best is 3:47.85, set on Apr 30, 2021 in GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA).

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

2026 season best: 4:40.06, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (USA). Last competition: Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational on Jan 24, 2026, 4:40.06.