Seth Nelson

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Events
Pole Vault

Seth Nelson is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 23.06 in the 200m, 51.23 in the 400m, 3:22.81 in the 4x400m, 5.30 in the PV and 5.30 in the PV. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Pole Vault5.30
2026 season best5.30Apr 24, 2026 · Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 28, 2026 · 5.07
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: Pole Vault 5.30, 2026 season best 5.30 (Apr 24, 2026, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 28, 2026, 5.07

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mNC 2026United States 200 m all-time list23.06786 pts––
400mNC 2026United States 400 m all-time list51.23787 pts––
4x400mNC 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:22.81––
PVIndoorIA 20265.301,075 pts–#214
PVIA 2026United States Pole Vault all-time list5.301,075 pts–#278

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026PV 5.30–Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
2026PV Indoor5.30–Mar 1, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026200m 23.06+1.3Apr 17, 2026Aggie Invitational, Marcus T. Johnson Track, Greensboro, NC
2026400m-short-track 50.98–Jan 17, 2026Mondo College Invitational
2026400m 51.23–Apr 18, 2026Aggie Invitational, Marcus T. Johnson Track, Greensboro, NC
20264x400m 3:22.81–May 16, 2026Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship
2025PV 4.43–Apr 26, 2025Cougar Classic, Washington University Mooberry& TF Complex, Pullman, WA
2025PV Indoor5.15–Feb 14, 2025Whitworth Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Seth Nelson's Pole Vault personal best is 5.30, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA).

Seth Nelson competes in the Pole Vault.

2026 season best: 5.30, set on Apr 24, 2026 in Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 28, 2026, 5.07.