Tenley Nelson

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Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

Tenley Nelson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:10.53 in the 800m, 4:27.20 in the 1500m, 4:49.07 in the Mile, 5:00.43 in the Mile and 17:24.99 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:49.96
2026 season best4:49.96Jan 24, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:27.20
Last competitionIvy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 17, 2026 · 8:46.94
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:49.96, 1500 m 4:27.20, 2026 season best 4:49.96 (Jan 24, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 17, 2026, 8:46.94

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNJ 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:10.53982 pts––
1500mNJ 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:27.20997 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:49.071,014 pts––
MileOR 2024United States Mile all-time list5:00.43911 pts––
5000mWI 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:24.99899 pts––
3000mStSt. Louis 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list11:06.97940 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:10.53–May 2, 2026Larry Ellis Invitational
2026800m Indoor2:16.77–Feb 20, 2026SDSU Last Chance Meet
20261000m Indoor2:52.05–Feb 28, 2026Ivy League Heptagonal Track and Field Championships
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:52.05–Feb 28, 2026Ivy League Heptagonal Track and Field Championships
20261000m-short-track 2:53.61–Jan 17, 2026Upstate Challenge
20264x400m Indoor4:07.53–Feb 20, 2026SDSU Last Chance Meet
20261500m 4:27.20–May 1, 2026Larry Ellis Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:49.07–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tenley Nelson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:49.96, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

Tenley Nelson competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:49.96, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 17, 2026, 8:46.94.