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Sharika Nelvis
- Born
- May 10, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Memphis, United States
- Events
- 100 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles
- Height
- 1.74 m
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.
As of Nov 3, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.34 (#23 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.83, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60m Indoor | 7.52 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational |
| 2024 | 60mH Indoor | 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 Indoor | 3:38.49 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational |
| 2023 | 60mH Indoor | 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 |