Birgen Nelson

Birgen Nelson

  • Award
    Athlete of the Week
  • Week Of
    5/9/2023
  • Sport
    Women's Outdoor Track & Field
  • School
    Gustavus Adolphus College
  • Year
    Fourth-Year
  • Position
  • Hometown
    Edina, Minn.
  • High School
    Edina

Birgen Nelson shattered the NCAA Division III 100-hurdles record in the preliminary round of the Maverick Open on 5/3 with an all-conditions time of 13.32. Nelson clocked a 13.62 in the finals to win the event. Nelson also set new facility and meet records in the 400-hurdles with a time of 1:00.19. That time ranks first in the MIAC and second in Division III this season.