Lydia Nelson

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Lydia Nelson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:16.12 in the 800m, 2:15.78 in the 800m, 4:39.66 in the 1500m, 5:06.43 in the Mile and 2:15.78 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:15.78
2026 season best2:15.78Feb 13, 2026 · Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:56.41
Last competitionAmerica East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MAMay 10, 2026 · 9:04.94
America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:15.78, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:56.41, 2026 season best 2:15.78 (Feb 13, 2026, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA, May 10, 2026, 9:04.94

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mVA 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:16.12892 pts––
800mIndoorVA 20262:15.78940 pts––
1500mMA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:39.66908 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20255:06.43899 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorVA 20262:15.78940 pts––
1000mIndoorMA 20262:53.99962 pts–#300

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:15.78–Feb 13, 202612th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational
2026800m 2:16.12–Apr 3, 2026Ebanks Invitational
2026800m Indoor2:16.12–Apr 3, 2026Ebanks Invitational
20261000m Indoor2:53.99–Feb 20, 2026America East Indoor Championships
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:53.99–Feb 20, 2026America East Indoor Championships
20261000m-short-track 2:56.41–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
20261500m 4:39.66–May 9, 2026America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:08.49–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
FAQ

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Lydia Nelson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:15.78, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i).

Lydia Nelson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:15.78, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA on May 10, 2026, 9:04.94.