Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson

United StatesUnited States
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Mark Nelson is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m.

His personal bests include 51.85 in the 400m, 1:57.76 in the 800m, 1:58.64 in the 800m, 4:00.06 in the 1500m and 1:57.76 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:57.76
2018 season best1:59.29Mar 31, 2018 · San Francisco, CA
2018 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:00.06

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:57.76, 1500 m 4:00.06, 2018 season best 1:59.29 (Mar 31, 2018, San Francisco, CA (USA))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mIndoorMA 201251.85811 pts–
800mIndoorOK 20121:57.76866 pts–
800m2014United States 800 m all-time list1:58.64795 pts–
1500mAR 2012United States 1500 m all-time list4:00.06854 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorOK 20121:57.76866 pts–
800m-short-track20121:57.76866 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018800m 1:59.29–Mar 31, 2018San Francisco, CA (USA)
2014800m 1:58.64–Jul 19, 2014Oxford (GBR)
2013800m-short-track 2:00.28–Jan 27, 2013–
2013800m-short-track Indoor2:00.28–Jan 27, 2013Lee Valley (GBR) (i)
2013800m Indoor2:08.29–Apr 20, 2013Lee Valley (GBR) (i)
2013800m 2:08.29–Apr 20, 2013–
2012400m-short-track Indoor51.85–Jan 28, 2012Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2012400m Indoor51.85–Jan 28, 2012Boston, MA (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mark Nelson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:57.76, set on Feb 18, 2012.

Mark Nelson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2018 season best: 1:59.29, set on Mar 31, 2018 in San Francisco, CA (USA).