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Scott Nelson

Scott Nelson

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Birth dateOct 10, 1969
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Scott Nelson is a New Zealand race walker, born on October 10, 1969. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 3000m-short-track and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:25:50 in the 20kmW, 11:41.3h in the 3000m-short-track, 54:47 in the 10Kilometr, 19:21.26 in the 5000m-short-track and 1:28:33 in the 15Kilomete. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
19:21.26
3000 Metres Short Track
11:41.3h
2019 season best
54:47
May 4, 2019 · Melbourne (AUS)
2019 season best
Record
National record · 5000 Metres Short Track 19:21.26
National record
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 19:21.26, 3000 Metres Short Track 11:41.3h, 2019 season best 54:47 (May 4, 2019, Melbourne (AUS)) · National record (5000 Metres Short Track) · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:25:50
11:41.3HT
54:47
19:21.26
1:28:33

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
10Kilometr
54:47-May 4, 2019-Melbourne (AUS)
2019
15Kilomete
1:28:33-Jun 9, 2019-Canberra (AUS)
2019
20kmW
1:59:10-Jun 23, 2019
↓
Middle Park, Melbourne (AUS)
2018
3000m-short-track
14:44.59-Mar 9, 2018
↓
New Zealand Championships, Hamilton
2012
3000m-short-track
13:04.52-Mar 23, 2012
↓
Waitakere (NZL)
2012
20kmW
1:39:47-Mar 25, 2012
↓
Waitakere (NZL)
2011
20kmW
1:39:10-Dec 11, 2011
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2010
3000m-short-track
13:08.92-Mar 26, 2010
↓
Christchurch (NZL)
2010
20kmW
1:39:16-Feb 13, 2010
↓
Hobart (AUS)
1997
5000m-short-track
19:21.26-Mar 7, 1997-Christchurch (NZL)
1996
3000m-short-track
11:41.3h-Mar 24, 1996
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1996
20kmW
1:25:50-Jul 26, 1996
↓
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995
20kmW
1:32:19-Aug 6, 1995
↓
IAAF World Championships
1993
20kmW
1:30:17-Aug 15, 1993
↓
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:59:10-Jun 23Victorian 20km Race Walking Championships, Middle Park, Melbourne
15Kilomete
1:28:33-Jun 9Lake Burley Griffin Carnival, Canberra
10Kilometr
54:47-May 4Victorian Race Walking Roadwalks, Melbourne

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
14:44.59-Mar 9New Zealand Championships, Hamilton

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:39:47-Mar 25New Zealand Championships, Waitakere
3000m-short-track
13:04.52-Mar 23New Zealand Championships, Waitakere
20kmW
1:54:57-Feb 25Hobart IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Hobart

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:39:10-Dec 11Melbourne Australian 50 km Race Walking Championships, Melbourne

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:43:30-Mar 28New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
3000m-short-track
13:08.92-Mar 26New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
20kmW
1:39:16-Feb 13Australian 20km Race Walking Championships, Hobart

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m-short-track
19:21.26-Mar 7Christchurch
5000m-short-track
19:27.84-Feb 20Melbourne NEC Classic '97, Melbourne

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:25:50-Jul 29The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
20kmW
1:25:50-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
3000m-short-track
11:41.3HT-Mar 24Outdoor Meeting, Melbourne

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:32:19-Aug 9IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:32:19-Aug 6IAAF World Championships

1993

2 performances

Honours

🥇

New Zealand Championships

3000 Metres Race Walk

2018
🥇

New Zealand Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2012
🥇

New Zealand Championships

3000 Metres Race Walk

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Scott Nelson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Scott Nelson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 19:21.26, set on Mar 7, 1997 in Christchurch (NZL).

Which events does Scott Nelson compete in?

Scott Nelson competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Scott Nelson perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 54:47, set on May 4, 2019 in Melbourne (AUS).