Megan Nielson

Megan Nielson

United StatesUnited States
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Megan Nielson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:58.13 in the 1500m, 10:43.92 in the 3000m and 18:15.07 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m18:15.07
2025 season best18:15.73Apr 30, 2025 · Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT
2025 season best
Personal best · 3000 m10:43.92
Last competitionBYU Robison InvitationalApr 30, 2025 · 18:15.73
BYU Robison Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 18:15.07, 3000 m 10:43.92, 2025 season best 18:15.73 (Apr 30, 2025, Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT (USA)) · Last competition: BYU Robison Invitational, Apr 30, 2025, 18:15.73

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCA 2019United States 1500 m all-time list4:58.13784 pts–
3000mUT 2019United States 3000 m all-time list10:43.92785 pts–
5000mUT 2024United States 5000 m all-time list18:15.07816 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255000m 18:15.73–Apr 30, 2025BYU Robison Invitational
20245000m 18:15.07–Apr 27, 2024BYU Robison Invitational, Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT
20191500m 4:58.13–Mar 23, 2019Riverside, CA (USA)
20193000m 10:43.92–Apr 13, 2019Salt Lake City, UT (USA)
20195000m 18:38.29–Apr 19, 2019Long Beach, CA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Megan Nielson's 5000 m personal best is 18:15.07, set on Apr 27, 2024 in Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT (USA).

Megan Nielson competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2025 season best: 18:15.73, set on Apr 30, 2025 in Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT (USA). Last competition: BYU Robison Invitational on Apr 30, 2025, 18:15.73.