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Ron Nelson

Ron Nelson

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Birth dateJan 15, 1980
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Ron Nelson is a United States sprinter, born on January 15, 1980. He competes primarily in the 100m, HJ and LJ.

His personal bests include 10.81 in the 100m, 2.25= in the HJ, 7.87 in the LJ, 14.68 in the TJ and 6.53 in the 55m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
High Jump
2.25=
#774 all-time
Long Jump
7.87
2008 season best
1.82
Jan 25, 2008 · Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2008 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: High Jump 2.25= (#774 all-time), Long Jump 7.87, 2008 season best 1.82 (Jan 25, 2008, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
HJ
1.82-Jan 25, 2008
↑
Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2006
LJ
7.32+0.0Mar 25, 2006
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2004
HJ
2.15-Apr 10, 2004
↑
College Station, TX (USA)
2003
HJ
2.15-Mar 8, 2003
↑
Fullerton, CA (USA)
2002
HJ
2.25-Feb 23, 2002
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
2002
LJ
7.75+1.4Apr 20, 2002
↑
Long Beach, CA (USA)
2001
HJ
2.19-Apr 22, 2001
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
2001
LJ
7.87-Mar 3, 2001
↑
USA Indoor Championships
2001
TJ
14.68-Jan 14, 2001-Hanover, NH (USA) (i)
2000
HJ
2.25-Apr 8, 2000
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
2000
55m
6.53-Feb 26, 2000-Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
2000
LJ
7.79+1.8May 19, 2000
↑
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
2000
100m
10.81+1.4May 7, 2000-University Park, PA (USA)
1999
HJ
2.23-Mar 20, 1999
↑
Houston, TX (USA)
1998
HJ
2.20-Apr 18, 1998
↑
New Orleans, LA (USA)

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.82-Jan 25Flagstaff NAU Friday Night Challenge, Flagstaff, AZ (i)

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.32+0.0Mar 25Los Angeles Trojan Invitational, Los Angeles, CA

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Apr 10College Station Texas A&M Invitational, College Station, TX

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Mar 8Fullerton Ben Brown Invitational, Fullerton, CA

2002

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.09+1.6May 11Modesto Relays Inv., Modesto, CA
LJ
7.62-Apr 27La Jolla UC San Diego Open, La Jolla, CA
HJ
2.08-Apr 27La Jolla UC San Diego Open, La Jolla, CA
HJ
2.12-Apr 20Long Beach, CA
LJ
7.75+1.4Apr 20Long Beach, CA
HJ
2.13-Mar 2US Indoor Combined Events Championships
HJ
2.25-Feb 23Los Angeles Invitational, Los Angeles, CA (i)
HJ
2.21-Feb 16Long Beach Jack Rose-Long Beach Relays, Long Beach, CA
LJ
7.69-Feb 2Houston UH/RunSport All Comers Meet, Houston, TX (i)

2001

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.71+1.5May 10College Station Texas A&M All-Comers, College Station, TX
HJ
2.10-May 10College Station Texas A&M All-Comers, College Station, TX
HJ
2.19-Apr 22Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA
LJ
7.23+2.1Apr 22Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA
LJ
7.78+4.3Apr 14College Station Texas A&M Inv., College Station, TX
LJ
7.87-Mar 3USA Indoor Championships
LJ
7.62-Feb 10Houston UH/Runsport Indoor All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX (i)
TJ
14.68-Jan 14Hanover Dartmouth Relays, Hanover, NH (i)
LJ
7.78-Jan 14Hanover Dartmouth Relays, Hanover, NH (i)

2000

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Jul 23USA Championships
HJ
2.20-Jul 21USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
LJ
7.77+0.8May 31Durham NCAA Championships, Durham, NC
LJ
7.79+1.8May 19Baton Rouge LSU Last Ditch, Baton Rouge, LA
100m
10.81+1.4May 7University Park Penn State Open, University Park, PA
HJ
2.13-Apr 15College Station Texas A&M Invit., College Station, TX
HJ
2.25-Apr 8Austin Texas Relays Univ./Coll. Div., Austin, TX
HJ
2.13-Mar 25Houston Texas Southern University Relays, Houston, TX
HJ
2.20-Mar 10NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
LJ
7.39-Feb 26Baton Rouge, LA (i)
55m
6.53-Feb 26Baton Rouge, LA (i)
HJ
2.21-Feb 26Baton Rouge, LA (i)

1999

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Jun 5Boise NCAA Championships
HJ
2.18-May 8New Orleans, LA
HJ
2.13-Apr 17Waco Michael Johnson Classic Open, Waco, TX
HJ
2.13-Apr 10College Station Texas A&M Invitational, College Station, TX
HJ
2.18-Apr 3Austin Texas Relays University Men, Austin, TX
HJ
2.23-Mar 20Houston TxSnR, Houston, TX
HJ
2.15-Mar 14Huntsville, AL
HJ
2.09-Mar 5NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
HJ
2.15-Jan 15Houston, TX (i)

1998

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.11-Jun 4Buffalo NCAA Championships, Buffalo, NY
HJ
2.12-May 23Atlanta Georgia Tech-Reebok Invitational, Atlanta, GA
HJ
2.13-May 9College Station Texas A&M All-Comers, College Station, TX
HJ
2.13-Apr 25Des Moines Drake Relays University, Des Moines, IA
HJ
2.20-Apr 18New Orleans SWAC, New Orleans, LA
HJ
2.18-Apr 11Baton Rouge Pelican Relays, Baton Rouge, LA
HJ
2.18-Apr 3Austin University-College, Austin, TX
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ron Nelson's High Jump personal best?

Ron Nelson's High Jump personal best is 2.25=, set on Feb 23, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i), #774 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ron Nelson compete in?

Ron Nelson competes in the High Jump and Long Jump.

How did Ron Nelson perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1.82, set on Jan 25, 2008 in Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i).