Birgen Nelson

Birgen Nelson

  • Award
    Athlete of the Week
  • Week Of
    4/11/2023
  • Sport
    Women's Outdoor Track & Field
  • School
    Gustavus Adolphus College
  • Year
    Fourth-Year
  • Position
  • Hometown
    Edina, Minn.
  • High School
    Edina
Birgen Nelson won the 100-meter hurdles at the Duke Invitational in Durham, N.C. on 4/8. Racing against a field of Division I athletes, Nelson won with a time of 13.88, which is currently the fastest in NCAA Division III this season. Nelson competed at Colorado College on 4/4 as well, winning the 100-hurdles in 14.07. Nelson also won the 100-meter in 12.19, which currently ranks first in the MIAC. Nelson finished the meet as a member the winning 4x100 relay team with a time of 48.92, which ranks second in the MIAC.