| Represents: | USA  |
|---|---|
| Trains: | Portland, Oregon |
| Born: | 27 February 1984 |
| Educated: | University of Wisconsin |
| Coach: | Jerry Schumacher |
| Sponsor: | Nike / Oregon Track Club |
Latest posts about Tim Nelson:
- Top Ten KIMbia Moments of 2011 (plus Honorable Mentions)
- Flanagan and Bairu Claim Wins in Miami
- Flanagan Throws Down Course Record at RnR San Antonio Half
- 2011 USAs: Shalane Wins, Delilah Makes First World Team
- Stanford: Kim McDonald 10,000 Provides Fireworks Once More
- Stanford Week: Nelly Tackles the Tough Questions
- Dispatches From Down Under: Full Photo Album
- Solinsky, Tegenkamp, Bumbalough Earn “A’s” in Melbourne
Fast Times
- 7:48.87 - 3000m (London, 2008)
- 13:20.33 - 5000m (Heusden, 2010)
- 27:28.19 - 10,000m (Palo Alto, CA, 2011)
- 1:02:11 - Half-Marathon (Houston, 2010)
- 2:15:06 - Marathon (New York, 2010)
Memorable Races
- 2nd, 2010 US Outdoor Championships - 5000m
- 3rd, 2009 US Outdoor Championships - 10,000m
- 1st, 2009 Stanford Kim McDonald 10,000m
- 2nd, 2009 US 15k Road Championships
- 2nd, 2009 US Cross Country Champions
Recent Races
- 5th, 2011 Eugene Challenge Meet - 10,000m
- 8th, 2011 Delaware NCAA DIII Meet - 10,000m
- 5th, 2011 Payton Jordan Invitational - Kim McDonald 10,000m
- 13th, 2010 New York City Marathon
- 11th, 2010 Philadelphia Half Marathon
- 4th, 2010 US Half Marathon Championships
- 2nd, 2010 US Outdoor Championships - 5000m
Chatter
Running Times: Leading Edge: Tim Nelson, September 2009
Runner'sWorld Online: A Brief Chat with Tim Nelson, February 2009
The Record Searchlight: Nelson Earns Third All-American Honor, June 2007
More
A native of California, who attended Liberty Christian HS in Palo Cedro, CA, "Nelly" counts Lost among his favorite TV shows. A competitor at the 2009 World Championships, Nelson's 10,000m PB of 27:28.19 makes him the 9th-fastest American, All-Time.