Wilma Nielsen

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Wilma Nielsen

SwedenSwedenActive
Born
Jun 2, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Wilma Nielsen is a Swedish middle-distance runner born on June 2, 2001. She specializes in the 800 metres and has competed collegiately in the United States at several prestigious programs.

Nielsen won a bronze medal at the 2021 European Athletics U23 Championships in the 800 metres, demonstrating her ability at the continental age-group level. She currently runs for the Oregon Ducks and previously competed for Bradley University and the University of Washington.

As a European U23 Championships medallist competing in one of America's top collegiate programs, Nielsen has positioned herself for continued success. Her combination of international experience and elite collegiate development reflects her potential as a rising talent in middle-distance running.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:05.94
2026 season best4:05.94Feb 1, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
2026 season best
National record4:21.04Mile
National record
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:23.56

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 4:05.94, Mile Short Track 4:23.56, 2026 season best 4:05.94 (Feb 1, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships, Sep 19, 2026, 4:35.73 · National record (Mile) · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mGävle 2017Sweden 200 m all-time list26.99768 pts––
400mGöteborg 2022Sweden 400 m all-time list56.59955 pts––
800mRoma 2024Sweden 800 m all-time list2:00.861,147 pts#859#304
1500mBudapest 2025Sweden 1500 m all-time list4:02.051,190 pts#272#68
1500mIndoorMA 20264:01.601,215 pts–#5
MileIndoorMA 20264:21.041,215 pts–#7

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:03.30–May 16, 2026Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
20261000m 2:37.44–Aug 23, 2026Folksam Grand Prix Göteborg
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:01.60–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261500m Indoor4:04.19–Sep 8, 202662° Palio Città della Quercia
20261500m 4:04.19–Sep 8, 202662° Palio Città della Quercia
20261500m-short-track 4:05.94–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
2026Mile Indoor4:21.04–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:21.04–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
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Wilma Nielsen's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 4:05.94, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

Wilma Nielsen competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:05.94, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships on Sep 19, 2026, 4:35.73.