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Nelli Cooman
NEDWomenCornelli "Nelli" Antoinette Hariëtte Cooman (born 6 June 1964) is a former Dutch athlete of Surinamese origin. At the 60 metres, she is two-time World indoor champion, six-time European indoor champion and former world record holder, running 7.00 secs in 1986. She also won 19 national titles.
As of Sep 20, 2026: 60 m 7.00, 100 m 11.08 (#287 all-time), 1996 season best 12.30 (May 27, 1996, Hengelo (NED)) · National record (60 m) · 62 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 100m | 12.30 | +3.2 | May 27, 1996 | ↓ | Hengelo (NED) |
| 1995 | 50Metres | 6.21 | - | Jan 27, 1995 | ↓ | Moskva (RUS) (i) |
| 1995 | 60m | 7.17 | - | Mar 10, 1995 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 1994 | 60m | 7.17 | - | Mar 12, 1994 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
| 1994 | 100m | 11.35 | +0.2 | Aug 7, 1994 | ↓ | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 1993 | 60m | 7.28 | - | Mar 12, 1993 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
| 1992 | 100m | 11.47 | +0.1 | Jul 31, 1992 | ↓ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1991 | 60m | 7.26 | - | Mar 8, 1991 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 1991 | 100m | 11.61 | -1.0 | Aug 7, 1991 | ↓ | Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI) |
| 1990 | 60m | 7.14 | - | Mar 3, 1990 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 1989 | 60m | 7.05 | - | Mar 3, 1989 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i) |
| 1989 | 100m | 11.29 | -0.7 | Aug 16, 1989 | ↓ | Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI) |
| 1988 | 60m | 7.04 | - | Mar 6, 1988 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 1988 | 100m | 11.08 | +1.6 | Sep 24, 1988 | ↓ | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
| 1988 | 4x100m | 43.48 | - | Oct 1, 1988 | ↑ | The XXIV Olympic Games |
| 1987 | 50Metres | 6.19 | - | Jan 31, 1987 | ↓ | Ottawa (CAN) (i) |
| 1987 | 55m | 6.65 | - | Jan 30, 1987 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1987 | 60m | 7.01 | - | Feb 22, 1987 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i) |
| 1987 | 100m | 11.14 | +1.6 | Aug 29, 1987 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 1986 | 60m | 7.00 | - | Feb 23, 1986 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 1986 | 100m | 11.08 | +0.8 | Aug 27, 1986 | ↓ | Stuttgart European Championships |
| 1986 | 4x100m | 44.38 | - | Aug 31, 1986 | ↑ | Stuttgart European Championships |
| 1985 | 60m | 7.10 | - | Mar 3, 1985 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 1985 | 100m | 11.50 | +0.5 | Sep 7, 1985 | ↓ | Roma Golden Gala |
| 1984 | 60m | 7.23 | - | Mar 4, 1984 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i) |
| 1984 | 100m | 11.39 | - | May 25, 1984 | ↓ | Bratislava (TCH) |
| 1983 | 100m | 11.58 | +1.9 | Jun 12, 1983 | ↓ | Willebroek (BEL) |
| 1981 | 100m | 11.52 | +3.7 | Aug 20, 1981 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
1996
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 12.30 | +3.2 | May 27 | Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo |
1995
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60m | 7.17 | - | Mar 10 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.21 | - | Mar 10 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.20 | - | Mar 10 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
50Metres | 6.21 | - | Jan 27 | Moskva (i) |
1994
16 performances1993
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60m | 7.28 | - | Mar 12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
60m | 7.29 | - | Mar 12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
60m | 7.34 | - | Mar 12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
1992
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.47 | +0.1 | Jul 31 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
100m | 11.55 | -0.7 | Jul 31 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
1991
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.61 | -1.0 | Aug 7 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich |
60m | 7.28 | - | Mar 8 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.26 | - | Mar 8 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.29 | - | Jan 26 | Meeting Pas De Calais, Liévin (i) |
1990
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60m | 7.22 | - | Mar 3 | European Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.17 | - | Mar 3 | European Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.14 | - | Mar 3 | European Indoor Championships |
60m | 7.26 | - | Feb 4 | Stuttgart (i) |
60m | 7.33 | - | Jan 21 | Sindelfingen (i) |
1989
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.49 | -0.1 | Aug 25 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles |
100m | 11.29 | -0.7 | Aug 16 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich |
100m | 11.35 | -1.0 | Aug 16 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich |
100m | 11.43 | - | Jul 3 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
100m | 11.41 | +0.1 | Jun 27 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne |
60m | 7.22 | - | Mar 8 | Pireaus, Pireaus (i) |
60m | 7.09 | - | Mar 3 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i) |
60m | 7.05 | - | Mar 3 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i) |
60m | 7.17 | - | Mar 3 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i) |
60m | 7.15 | - | Feb 18 | European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i) |
60m | 7.19 | - | Feb 18 | European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i) |
60m | 7.21 | - | Feb 12 | Stuttgart (i) |
60m | 7.20 | - | Jan 28 | Meeting Pas De Calais, Liévin (i) |
1988
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 43.48 | - | Oct 1 | The XXIV Olympic Games |
4x100m | 43.96 | - | Sep 30 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
Honours
IAAF World Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
Helsinki European Championships
100 Metres
Helsinki European Championships
100 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
Stuttgart European Championships
100 Metres
Stuttgart European Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
Stuttgart European Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
Stuttgart European Championships
100 Metres
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Indoor Championships
60 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Nelli Cooman's 60 m personal best?
Nelli Cooman's 60 m personal best is 7.00, set on Feb 23, 1986 in Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (ESP) (i).
Which events does Nelli Cooman compete in?
Nelli Cooman competes in the 60 m and 100 m.
How did Nelli Cooman perform in 1996?
1996 season best: 12.30, set on May 27, 1996 in Hengelo (NED).