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Meaghan Nelson

Meaghan Nelson

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Birth dateFeb 12, 1990
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Meaghan Nelson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 12, 1990. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:49.53 in the Mile, 9:16.11 in the 3000m, 15:51.63 in the 5000m, 32:14.27 in the 10000m and 1:14:02 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
10 000 m
32:14.27
#923 all-time
5000 Metres Short Track
15:52.37
2019 season best
2:44:36
Apr 28, 2019 · Eugene, OR (USA)
2019 season best
Last competition
Marathon
Apr 28, 2019 · 2:44:36
Marathon
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 32:14.27 (#923 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 15:52.37, 2019 season best 2:44:36 (Apr 28, 2019, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Marathon, Apr 28, 2019, 2:44:36 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:44:36-Apr 28, 2019-Marathon
2014
mile-short-track
5:01.77-Feb 8, 2014-Nampa, ID (USA) (i)
2014
Mile
5:01.77-Feb 8, 2014
↓
Nampa, ID (USA) (i)
2014
5000m
16:06.97-Feb 14, 2014
↑
Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events
2014
10000m
33:29.79-Apr 4, 2014
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2014
12Kilometr
42:46-May 4, 2014-Spokane, WA (USA)
2014
15Kilometr
51:32-Mar 15, 2014-Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2014
Semi
1:14:02-Jan 19, 2014-USA Half Marathon Championships
2013
Mile
4:49.53-Jan 19, 2013
↓
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2013
3000m
9:17.70-Feb 24, 2013
↑
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2013
DistanceMe
11:42.82-Jan 18, 2013--
2013
5000m
15:51.63-Mar 29, 2013
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2013
10000m
33:05.71-Apr 28, 2013
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2012
3000m-short-track
9:16.11-Feb 25, 2012
↑
College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2012
3000m
9:17.85-Jan 28, 2012
↑
College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2012
5000m
15:51.89-Feb 11, 2012
↑
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2012
5000m-short-track
15:52.37-Mar 9, 2012
↑
Nampa, ID (USA) (i)
2012
10000m
32:14.27-Apr 29, 2012
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2011
3000m
9:42.75-Jan 22, 2011
↑
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2011
5000m
16:27.55-Apr 28, 2011
↑
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2011
5000m-short-track
16:45.73-Feb 25, 2011
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2010
3000mSt
10:39.11-May 16, 2010-Columbia, MO (USA)
2009
3000m-short-track
9:47.24-Feb 27, 2009
↑
College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2009
3000m
9:47.24-Feb 27, 2009
↑
College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2009
5000m
17:16.34-Apr 17, 2009
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:44:36-Apr 28Marathon

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:20:43-May 31Des Moines Dam to Dam Half Marathon, Des Moines, IA
12Kilometr
42:46-May 4Spokane Lilac Bloomsday Run, Spokane, WA
10000m
33:29.79-Apr 4Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
15Kilometr
51:32-Mar 15Jacksonville Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL
5000m
16:06.97-Feb 14Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events
mile-short-track
5:01.77-Feb 8Nampa Bronco Invitational, Nampa, ID (i)
Semi
1:14:02-Jan 19USA Half Marathon Championships

2013

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:39.62-Jun 20Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
10000m
34:46.70-Jun 5Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
5000m
16:26.43-May 25Austin NCAA West Regional Championships, Austin, TX
10000m
35:04.96-May 23Austin NCAA West Regional Championships, Austin, TX
5000m
16:16.34-May 5Waco Big 12 Ch., Waco, TX
10000m
35:05.38-May 3Waco Big 12 Ch., Waco, TX
10000m
33:05.71-Apr 28Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
15:51.63-Mar 29Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m-short-tracki
16:09.34-Mar 1Notre Dame Alex Wilson 2013
5000m
16:09.34-Mar 1Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)
3000m
9:17.70-Feb 24Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i)
5000m
16:10.64-Feb 23Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i)
5000m-short-tracki
16:10.64-Feb 22Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-tracki
9:17.70-Feb 22Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
16:12.08-Feb 9Ames Iowa State Classic, Ames, IA (i)
5000m-short-tracki
16:12.08-Feb 7Iowa State Classic
3000m-short-tracki
9:21.72-Jan 26Bill Bergan Invitational
3000m
9:21.72-Jan 26Ames Bill Bergan Invitational, Ames, IA (i)
Mile
4:49.53-Jan 19Ames ISU Open, Ames, IA (i)
DistanceMe
11:42.82-Jan 18Ames ISU Open, Ames, IA (i)
mile-short-tracki
4:49.53-Jan 18Iowa State Open

2012

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:32.45-Jun 22Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m
32:47.43-Jun 7Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
10000m
34:06.79-May 24Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX
10000m
32:14.27-Apr 29Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
10000m
32:33.40-Apr 6Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m-short-track
15:52.37-Mar 9NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Nampa, ID (i)
3000m-short-track
9:16.11-Feb 25College Station Big 12 Indoor Championships, College Station, TX (i)
5000m-short-track
15:54.40-Feb 24College Station Big 12 Indoor Championships, College Station, TX (i)
5000m
15:51.89-Feb 11Ames Iowa State Cyclone Classic, Ames, IA (i)
5000m-short-tracki
15:51.89-Feb 9Iowa State Classic
3000m
9:17.85-Jan 28Ames Bill Bergan Invitational, Ames, IA (i)
3000m-short-tracki
9:17.85-Jan 28Bill Bergan Invitational

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:27.55-Apr 28Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
5000m-short-track
16:45.73-Feb 25Lincoln Big 12 Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
5000m
16:35.03-Feb 12Ames ISU Classic, Ames, IA (i)
5000m-short-tracki
16:35.03-Feb 10Iowa State Classic
3000m
9:42.75-Jan 22Ames Iowa State Open, Ames, IA (i) - Elite Event
3000m-short-tracki
9:42.75-Jan 21Iowa State Open

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
11:05.20-May 28Austin NCAA West Regional Championships, Austin, TX
3000mSt
10:39.11-May 16Columbia Big 12 Ch., Columbia, MO
3000mSt
10:56.12-Apr 22Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Meaghan Nelson's 10 000 m personal best?

Meaghan Nelson's 10 000 m personal best is 32:14.27, set on Apr 29, 2012 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #923 on the all-time list.

Which events does Meaghan Nelson compete in?

Meaghan Nelson competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Meaghan Nelson perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:44:36, set on Apr 28, 2019 in Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: Marathon on Apr 28, 2019, 2:44:36.