University of Minnesota Athletics
2018-19 Men's Track & Field Roster
Zach Nelson
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Sprints
- Hometown:
- St. Louis Park, Minn.
- High School:
- St. Louis Park HS
| PRONUNCIATION |
2020 Indoor Track & Field • Junior Season: Named Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Academic All-Big Ten • competed at five meets with appearances in the 60 meters, 200 meters, and 4x400-meter relay • ran a season-best 22.06 in the 200 meters at the Meyo Invitational • ran a season-best 6.90 in the 60-meter prelims at the Jack Johnson Classic • ran on the runner-up 4x400-meter relay at the Minnesota Open • the indoor season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.
2020 Outdoor Track & Field • Junior Season: The 2020 outdoor track & field season was canceled on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.
2019 Indoor Track & Field • Sophomore Season: Competed in the 60 meters, 200 meters, 4x400-meter relay, and distance medley relay • won four event titles and secured 12 top-10 finishes • posted Minnesota's five best 60-meter performances including a new personal record of 6.83 during the prelims at the Power Five Invite • won a pair of titles at the Iowa State Classic in the 60 meters (6.88) and 4x400-meter relay (3:10.61) • won 4x400-meter relay titles at the Power Five Invite (3:11.21) and SDSU Holiday Open (3:16.08) • placed sixth in the 4x400-meter relay in 3:09.61 at the 2019 Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships.
2019 Outdoor Track & Field • Sophomore Season: Named Academic All-Big Ten • competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, and 4x400-meter relay • recorded six top-10 performances • finished 15th in the 200 meters and 22nd in the 100 meters at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships • recorded Minnesota's four best 100-meter performances of the season, including a new personal record of 10.50 at the Jim Click Shootout • set and matched a new personal record of 21.32 in the 200 meters at the Jim Click Shootout and Drake Relays • ran a career-best 49.72 in the 400 meters at the Hurricane Invite.
2018 Indoor Track & Field • Freshman Season: Competed unattached at five meets before making his official collegiate debut at the Big Ten meet • placed 15th in the 60 meters and 16th in the 200 meters at the Big Ten Indoor Championships.
2018 Outdoor Track & Field • Freshman Season: Earned first letter in track & field • competed at six meets • finished eighth in the 4x100-meter relay and 17th in the 100 meters at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships • ran a season-best 10.63 in the 100 meters at the Baldy Castillo Invitational • ran a season-best 21.69 in the 200 meters at the Cardinal Classic.
High School: A 2017 graduate of St. Louis Park High School • placed fourth in the 100 meters and ninth in the 200 meters at the Minnesota Class AA Track & Field State Championships as a senior • won Metro West Conference titles in the 100 meters and 200 meters as a senior.
Personal: A native of St. Louis Park, Minn. • Psychology major.
| Nelson's Indoor Career Bests (2020 Final) | ||
| Event | Mark | Meet (Date) |
| 60m | 6.72 (UA) | Snowshoe Open (2/16/18) |
| 200m | 21.77 | Big Ten Championships (2/23/18) |
| 400m | 50.41 (UA) | UST Invite (1/19/18) |
| Nelson's Outdoor Career Bests (2020 Final) | ||
| Event | Mark | Meet (Date) |
| 100m | 10.50 | Jim Click Shootout (4/6/19) |
| 200m | 21.32 | Drake Relays (4/25/19) |
| 400m | 49.72 | Hurricane Invite (3/16/19) |
