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Sharika Nelvis
USAWomenBirth dateMay 10, 1990
BirthplaceMemphis, United States
Height1.74 m
Weight-
Sharika Renea Nelvis (born May 10, 1990) is an American hurdler.
In 2014, she was NCAA indoor and outdoor sprint hurdles champion.
After graduating from Arkansas State University that summer, Nelvis turned professional and topped the indoor world list in 2015. Nelvis represented the United States at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in 100 m hurdles and the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships in 60 m hurdles. Nelvis won the women's 60 metres hurdles with a time of 7.70 at 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships and repeated in 2019.
Key facts
60 m hurdles
7.70
2024 season best
7.52
Feb 3, 2024 · R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)
Age
36 years old
As of Sep 19, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.34 (#23 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.70, 2024 season best 7.52 (Feb 3, 2024, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Charles Austin Classic, Mar 23, 2024, 24.61 · 36 years old
PB
Personal bests
22.70*
54.62
1:02.71
43.68
6.32
7.70
3:38.49
7.28
7.66
23.50
1:32.62
6.78
54.96
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60m | 7.52 | - | Feb 3, 2024 | ↑ | Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational |
| 2024 | 60mH | 8.05 | - | Feb 11, 2024 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2024 | 100m | 11.98 | -0.5 | Mar 23, 2024 | ↓ | Charles Austin Classic |
| 2024 | 200m | 24.23 | +3.0 | Mar 16, 2024 | ↓ | UTSA Invitational, Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:38.49 | - | Feb 3, 2024 | - | Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational |
| 2023 | 60mH | 7.93 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2023 | 100mH | 13.01 | +1.1 | Apr 22, 2023 | ↑ | Michael Johnson Invitational |
| 2023 | 200m | 24.49 | +2.3 | Apr 28, 2023 | ↓ | Texas Invitational |
| 2022 | 60m | 7.48 | - | Jan 14, 2022 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 60mH | 8.05 | - | Feb 4, 2022 | ↑ | ISTAF Indoor Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin (i) |
| 2022 | 100m | 11.59 | +0.9 | Apr 30, 2022 | ↓ | Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) |
| 2022 | 100mH | 12.82 | +0.3 | May 12, 2022 | ↑ | Puerto Rico International Athletics Classic, Estadio Francisco Montaner, Ponce |
| 2022 | 200m | 23.91 | -0.1 | Apr 30, 2022 | ↓ | Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) |
| 2021 | 100m | 11.66 | +1.9 | May 7, 2021 | ↓ | John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2021 | 100mH | 12.66 | +2.2 | Jul 25, 2021 | ↑ | Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2020 | 60m | 7.41 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 100mH | 13.09 | -0.2 | Aug 19, 2020 | ↑ | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix |
| 2020 | 200m-short-track | 24.48 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 200m | 24.48 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 60m | 7.32 | - | Feb 24, 2019 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 60mH | 7.85 | - | Feb 24, 2019 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 100mH | 12.65 | +0.4 | Jun 16, 2019 | ↑ | Adidas Boost Boston Games, Boston, MA |
| 2019 | 200m | 23.70 | +1.2 | Apr 20, 2019 | ↓ | Waco, TX (USA) |
| 2019 | 4x100m | 43.68 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2019 | ShuttleHur | 54.96 | - | May 11, 2019 | - | IAAF World Relays, International Stadium, Yokohama |
| 2019 | 4x200Metre | 1:32.62 | - | Mar 23, 2019 | - | Prairie View, TX (USA) |
| 2018 | 60m | 7.42 | - | Jan 12, 2018 | ↑ | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 60mH | 7.70 | - | Feb 18, 2018 | ↑ | US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
| 2018 | 100mH | 12.51 | +0.6 | Jul 22, 2018 | ↑ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | 200m | 23.73 | +4.6 | Mar 31, 2018 | ↓ | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
| 2017 | 60m | 7.38 | - | Jan 13, 2017 | ↑ | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 60mH | 7.87 | - | Mar 5, 2017 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 100mH | 12.52 | -0.2 | Jul 21, 2017 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis |
| 2017 | 200m | 23.25 | +1.5 | Apr 29, 2017 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2017 | 4x100m | 44.27 | - | Apr 1, 2017 | ↑ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2016 | 60m | 7.39 | - | Jan 30, 2016 | ↑ | Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 60mH | 7.90 | - | Mar 11, 2016 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 100mH | 12.60 | +1.2 | Jul 8, 2016 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2016 | 200m | 24.29 | -0.3 | Apr 23, 2016 | ↓ | Waco, TX (USA) |
| 2016 | 4x100m | 43.83 | - | Apr 2, 2016 | ↑ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2015 | 60m | 7.39 | - | Jan 23, 2015 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 60mH | 7.83 | - | Feb 25, 2015 | ↑ | Malmö (SWE) (i) |
| 2015 | 100mH | 12.34 | +1.9 | Jun 26, 2015 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 200m | 23.19 | +1.8 | Apr 11, 2015 | ↓ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2015 | 4x100Metre | 50.50 | - | Apr 25, 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | LJ | 6.27 | +1.0 | May 10, 2014 | ↓ | San Marcos, TX (USA) |
| 2014 | 60m | 7.28 | - | Feb 25, 2014 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 55mH | 7.72 | - | Jan 24, 2014 | ↑ | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 60mH | 7.93 | - | Mar 15, 2014 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 100m | 11.17 | +3.5 | May 11, 2014 | ↓ | San Marcos, TX (USA) |
| 2014 | 100mH | 12.52 | +2.8 | Jun 14, 2014 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m | 22.70 | +5.9 | May 11, 2014 | ↓ | San Marcos, TX (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m-short-track | 23.50 | - | Feb 25, 2014 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 400mH | 1:02.71 | - | Apr 5, 2014 | - | Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2013 | LJ | 6.32 | - | Feb 24, 2013 | ↓ | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 55m | 6.78 | - | Dec 1, 2013 | ↑ | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 60m | 7.40 | - | Feb 2, 2013 | ↑ | Carbondale, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 55mH | 7.68 | - | Feb 25, 2013 | ↑ | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 60mH | 8.31 | - | Mar 1, 2013 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 100m | 11.41 | +0.9 | May 11, 2013 | ↓ | Miramar, FL (USA) |
| 2013 | 100mH | 12.84 | +1.3 | Jun 6, 2013 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2013 | 200m | 23.40 | +0.0 | Apr 13, 2013 | ↓ | Oxford, MS (USA) |
| 2013 | 200m-short-track | 23.53 | - | Mar 8, 2013 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 400m | 54.62 | - | Mar 23, 2013 | - | Baton Rouge, LA (USA) |
| 2012 | LJ | 6.13 | -1.3 | May 12, 2012 | ↓ | Lafayette, LA (USA) |
| 2012 | 55m | 6.86 | - | Dec 2, 2012 | ↑ | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 60m | 7.46 | - | Feb 10, 2012 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 55mH | 7.66 | - | Feb 25, 2012 | ↑ | Murfreesboro, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 60mH | 8.14 | - | Mar 2, 2012 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 100m | 11.27 | +4.2 | May 24, 2012 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2012 | 100mH | 12.99 | +2.5 | May 26, 2012 | ↑ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2012 | 200m | 23.35 | +0.3 | Apr 20, 2012 | ↓ | Nashville, TN (USA) |
| 2012 | 200m-short-track | 24.35 | - | Feb 10, 2012 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 55m | 6.87 | - | Dec 2, 2011 | ↑ | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 60m | 7.56 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 55mH | 7.83 | - | Feb 28, 2011 | ↑ | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 60mH | 8.53 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 100m | 11.54 | +2.1 | Apr 30, 2011 | ↓ | Memphis, TN (USA) |
| 2011 | 100mH | 13.45 | -0.1 | May 14, 2011 | ↑ | Murfreesboro, TN (USA) |
| 2011 | 200m | 23.86 | +2.4 | Apr 9, 2011 | ↓ | Oxford, MS (USA) |
| 2011 | 200m-short-track | 24.61 | - | Dec 2, 2011 | ↑ | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 4x100m | 46.02 | - | Apr 30, 2011 | ↑ | Memphis, TN (USA) |
| 2009 | 100m | 11.82 | +0.4 | May 18, 2009 | ↓ | Murfreesboro, TN (USA) |
| 2009 | 100mH | 14.03 | +0.0 | May 19, 2009 | ↑ | Murfreesboro, TN (USA) |
| 2009 | 200m | 24.06 | -0.8 | May 18, 2009 | ↓ | Murfreesboro, TN (USA) |
| 2008 | 100mH | 14.23 | +0.8 | Jul 10, 2008 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
2024
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 24.61 | -0.3 | Mar 23 | Charles Austin Classic |
100m | 11.98 | -0.5 | Mar 23 | Charles Austin Classic |
200m | 24.23 | +3.0 | Mar 16 | UTSA Invitational, Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX |
60mH | 8.14 | - | Feb 16 | USA Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
60mH | 8.05 | - | Feb 11 | Millrose Games |
60m | 7.52 | - | Feb 3 | Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational |
4x400Metre | 3:38.49 | - | Feb 3 | Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational |
2023
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 13.41 | -0.4 | Jun 6 | 5th Irena Szewińska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
100mH | 13.10 | +1.9 | Jun 6 | 5th Irena Szewińska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
100mH | 13.17 | +0.2 | Jun 4 | FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
100mH | 13.05 | +2.3 | Apr 29 | Texas Invitational |
200m | 24.49 | +2.3 | Apr 29 | Texas Invitational |
200m | 24.49 | +2.3 | Apr 28 | Texas Invitational |
200m | 24.90 | +1.5 | Apr 22 | Michael Johnson Invitational |
100mH | 13.01 | +1.1 | Apr 22 | Michael Johnson Invitational |
100mH | 13.35 | +2.1 | Apr 22 | Michael Johnson Invitational |
200m | 24.90 | +1.5 | Apr 21 | Michael Johnson Invitational |
60mH | 7.96 | - | Feb 11 | Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Indoor Meeting |
60mH | 7.93 | - | Feb 4 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
2022
21 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | DNF | -0.1 | Jun 26 | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
100mH | 12.86 | +0.8 | Jun 26 | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
100mH | 12.86 | +0.8 | Jun 24 | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
200m | 24.57 | -1.6 | May 28 | JML Levitate Invite, Tropical Park Track, Miami, FL |
100mH | 12.85 | -0.3 | May 28 | JML Levitate Invite, Tropical Park Track, Miami, FL |
100mH | 13.10 | -1.2 | May 28 | JML Levitate Invite, Tropical Park Track, Miami, FL |
100mH | 12.89 | -0.6 | May 21 | Duval County Challenge, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL |
100mH | 12.82 | +0.3 | May 12 | Puerto Rico International Athletics Classic, Estadio Francisco Montaner, Ponce |
100m | 11.86 | +0.2 | May 6 | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
200m | 23.91 | -0.1 | Apr 30 | Alumni Muster, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX |
100m | 11.59 | +0.9 | Apr 30 | Alumni Muster, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX |
100m | 11.83 | +0.9 | Apr 2 | UAB Spring Invitational, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL |
60mH | 8.08 | - | Feb 27 | US Indoor Championships |
60mH | 8.05 | - | Feb 27 | US Indoor Championships |
60mH | 8.05 | - | Feb 26 | US Indoor Championships |
60mH | 8.08 | - | Feb 26 | US Indoor Championships |
60mH | 8.26 | - | Feb 4 | ISTAF Indoor Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin (i) |
60mH | 8.05 | - | Feb 4 | ISTAF Indoor Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin (i) |
60m | 7.56 | - | Jan 29 | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Open Event |
60m | 7.48 | - | Jan 14 | Arkansas Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
60m | 7.61 | - | Jan 14 | Arkansas Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
2021
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 12.81 | -0.2 | Aug 15 | Ed Murphey Classic - American Track League |
100mH | 12.66 | +2.2 | Jul 25 | Sound Running Sunset Tour - APU, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA |
100mH | 12.83 | -0.5 | Jul 11 | Meeting International de Sotteville, Stade Sottevillais 76, Sotteville-lès-Rouen |
100mH | 12.80 | +0.2 | Jul 6 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
100mH | 12.81 | +1.2 | Jun 20 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
100mH | 12.92 | -0.3 | Jun 19 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
100mH | 12.81 | +1.2 | Jun 18 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
100mH | 12.92 | -0.3 | Jun 18 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
100mH | 13.25 | -0.7 | May 18 | USATF Open, Fort Worth, TX |
100mH | 13.27 | -2.1 | May 18 | USATF Open, Fort Worth, TX |
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Honours
7
2019Pan American Games
100 Metres Hurdles
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2019USA Indoor Championships
60 Metres Hurdles
7
2019Pan American Games
100 Metres Hurdles
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2019IAAF World Relays
Shuttle Hurdles
4
2018IAAF World Indoor Championships
60 Metres Hurdles
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2018Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea
100 Metres Hurdles
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2018US Indoor Championships
60 Metres Hurdles
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2017Athletissima Lausanne
100 Metres Hurdles
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2015Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea
100 Metres Hurdles
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2015Monaco Herculis
100 Metres Hurdles
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2015New York adidas Grand Prix
100 Metres Hurdles
8
2015IAAF World Championships
100 Metres Hurdles
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2014NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
60 Metres Hurdles
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2014Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
100 Metres Hurdles
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Sharika Nelvis's 100 m hurdles personal best?
Sharika Nelvis's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.34, set on Jun 26, 2015 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #23 on the all-time list.
Which events does Sharika Nelvis compete in?
Sharika Nelvis competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.
How did Sharika Nelvis perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 7.52, set on Feb 3, 2024 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: Charles Austin Classic on Mar 23, 2024, 24.61.