Samuel Nelson

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Events
Mile Short Track · 5000 m

Samuel Nelson is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:54.89 in the 1500m, 4:12.95 in the Mile, 14:21.02 in the 5000m, 14:38.39 in the 5000m and 30:27.91 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:26.89
2026 season best4:26.89Jan 16, 2026 · Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:38.39
Last competitionBYU Robison InvitationalApr 29, 2026 · 15:17.94
BYU Robison Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:26.89, 5000 m 14:38.39, 2026 season best 4:26.89 (Jan 16, 2026, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA)) · Last competition: BYU Robison Invitational, Apr 29, 2026, 15:17.94

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.89916 pts––
MileUT 2025United States Mile all-time list4:12.95922 pts––
5000mIndoorWA 202514:21.02972 pts–#990
5000mCA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:38.39876 pts––
10000mKS 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list30:27.91916 pts––
mile-short-trackID 20264:26.89809 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:26.89–Jan 16, 2026Snake River Open
2026mile-short-track 4:26.89–Jan 16, 2026Snake River Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:26.89–Jan 16, 2026Snake River Open
20265000m Indoor15:17.94–Apr 29, 2026BYU Robison Invitational
20265000m 15:17.94–Apr 29, 2026BYU Robison Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:33.90–Feb 13, 2026Mountain State Games
20251500m 3:54.89–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025Mile 4:12.95–Apr 30, 2025BYU Robison Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samuel Nelson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:26.89, set on Jan 15, 2026 in Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA).

Samuel Nelson competes in the Mile Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 4:26.89, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA). Last competition: BYU Robison Invitational on Apr 29, 2026, 15:17.94.