Tinsae Nelson

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Events
800 m

Tinsae Nelson is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m.

His personal bests include 51.27 in the 400m, 1:52.24 in the 800m, 1:56.10 in the 800m, 4:00.72 in the 1500m and 4:23.88 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:56.10
2026 season best1:52.24Feb 13, 2026 · GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionGVSU Tune-Up, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)Feb 20, 2026 · 1:52.41
GVSU Tune-Up, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:56.10, 2026 season best 1:52.24 (Feb 13, 2026, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)) · Last competition: GVSU Tune-Up, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i), Feb 20, 2026, 1:52.41

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mMI 2025United States 400 m all-time list51.27785 pts––
800mIndoorMI 20261:52.241,016 pts–#482
800mMI 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:56.10860 pts––
1500mMI 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:00.72846 pts––
MileIndoorMI 20254:23.88843 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMI 20261:54.29959 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m 1:22.50–Jan 17, 2026GVSU Bob Eubanks Open
2026600m Indoor1:22.50–Jan 17, 2026GVSU Bob Eubanks Open
2026800m Indoor1:52.24–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2026800m-short-track 1:54.29–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:54.29–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20264x400Metre Indoor3:23.33–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20264x400Metre 3:23.33–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2025400m 51.27–Apr 19, 2025Al Owens Classic, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI - Open Event
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tinsae Nelson's 800 m personal best is 1:56.10, set on Apr 26, 2025 in GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA).

Tinsae Nelson competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:52.24, set on Feb 13, 2026 in GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i). Last competition: GVSU Tune-Up, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) on Feb 20, 2026, 1:52.41.