Zalen Nelson

Zalen Nelson

Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoActive
Born
Jul 30, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Zalen Nelson is a Trinidad & Tobago sprinter, born on July 30, 2000. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.05 in the 400m, 1:47.41 in the 800m, 3:58.33 in the 1500m, 4:10.53 in the Mile and 3:16.51 in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Trinidad & Tobago.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:48.06
2026 season best1:48.06Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:22.23
Last competitionTrinidad & Tobago ChampionshipJun 21, 2026 · 1:49.84
Trinidad & Tobago Championship

As of Nov 12, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.06, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:22.23, 2026 season best 1:48.06 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Trinidad & Tobago Championship, Jun 21, 2026, 1:49.84 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mNJ 2022Trinidad & Tobago 400 m all-time list50.05855 pts––
800mMA 2024Trinidad & Tobago 800 m all-time list1:47.411,101 pts–#716
1500mNJ 2023Trinidad & Tobago 1500 m all-time list3:58.33875 pts––
MileNY 2024Trinidad & Tobago Mile all-time list4:10.53949 pts–#754
4x400mPA 2023Trinidad & Tobago 4 × 400 m all-time list3:16.51––
800m-short-trackIndoorNY 20261:47.751,148 pts–#153

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 50.38–May 23, 2026The Garden State Twilight
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:47.75–Feb 20, 2026Fastrack Last Chance
2026800m-short-track 1:48.06–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026800m Indoor1:48.69–May 11, 2026Widener Final Qualifier
2026800m 1:48.69–May 11, 2026Widener Final Qualifier
20261000m Indoor2:22.23–Jan 16, 2026NYC Gotham Cup
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:22.23–Jan 16, 2026NYC Gotham Cup
20261000m-short-track 2:22.23–Jan 16, 2026NYC Gotham Cup
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Zalen Nelson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:48.06, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Zalen Nelson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:48.06, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Trinidad & Tobago Championship on Jun 21, 2026, 1:49.84.