Richard NELSON
- Born
- Dec 10, 1984 (41 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase
Richard NELSON is a United States middle-distance runner, born on December 10, 1984. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000mSt.
His personal bests include 4:16.51 in the Mile, 8:19.45 in the 3000m, 8:41.85 in the 3000mSt, 8:39.47 in the 3000m-short-track and 8:39.47 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:41.85
2012 season best9:25.73Apr 12, 2012
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:41.85, 2012 season best 9:25.73 (Apr 12, 2012) · 41 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorNY 20104:16.51927 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20108:19.45965 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNM 20108:39.47855 pts–
3000m-short-track20108:39.47855 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorNY 20104:16.51927 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 9:25.73 | – | Apr 12, 2012 | – |
| 2010 | mile-short-track | 4:16.51 | – | Feb 6, 2010 | – |
| 2010 | 3000m Indoor | 8:19.45 | – | Jan 30, 2010 | Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2010 | 3000m-short-track | 8:39.47 | – | Feb 27, 2010 | – |
| 2010 | 3000mSt | 8:43.27 | – | Apr 15, 2010 | – |
| 2009 | 3000m Indoor | 8:20.87 | – | Feb 14, 2009 | Seattle Husky Classic |
| 2009 | 3000mSt | 8:41.85 | – | Jun 10, 2009 | – |
| 2008 | 3000mSt | 8:53.48 | – | May 31, 2008 | – |