Ella Nelson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 May 1994 Sydney, Australia |
| Education | University of Wollongong University of Sydney |
| Height | 1.69 m |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 200 metres |
Ella Nelson is an Australian former sprinter. She was born on May 10, 1994, in Sydney, Australia. Ella was best known for competing in the 200 metres race. She also ran in relay races for her country.
Ella represented Australia in many important athletics events. She competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. She also took part in the World Championships in Beijing, China, and the World Championships in London.
A major highlight for Ella was the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There, she ran her fastest 200m race. She finished the semi-finals in 22.50 seconds. She placed 9th overall in the event. This was a great achievement, as 72 athletes competed in her event.
Ella was a very successful runner in Australia. She won the Women's Open Australian 200m championship three times. She won in 2014, 2015, and 2016. She is also the 6th fastest Australian woman ever over this distance.
In January 2021, Ella announced that she was retiring from professional sports.
Ella's Major Competitions
Ella Nelson competed for Australia in several big international events. Here are some of her key appearances:
- 2010 World Junior Championships: She competed in Moncton, Canada. She ran in the 200m and the 4 × 100m relay.
- 2014 Commonwealth Games: In Glasgow, United Kingdom, she ran the 200m and the 4 × 100m relay. She helped her team finish 5th in the relay.
- 2015 World Championships: She competed in the 200m race in Beijing, China.
- 2016 Olympic Games: In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she ran her personal best in the 200m. She finished 9th overall.
- 2017 World Championships: She competed in the 200m race in London, United Kingdom.
Ella's Fastest Times
These are Ella Nelson's personal best times in her running events:
Outdoor Races
- 100 metres: 11.42 seconds (set in Canberra in 2016)
- 200 metres: 22.50 seconds (set in Rio de Janeiro in 2016)
Indoor Races
- 60 metres: 7.48 seconds (set in Flagstaff in 2017)
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