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'''William Andrew Nelson''' (born September 11, 1984, in [[Bakersfield, California]], attended [[Taft Union High School]]) is an American steeplechase runner.<ref>{{cite sports-reference|title = Billy Nelson|url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ne/billy-nelson-1.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200418063620/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ne/billy-nelson-1.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = April 18, 2020|access-date = January 8, 2013}}</ref> He is a two-time (2007 and 2008) Big 12 Conference steeplechase titleholder, a six-time NCAA All-American, and a runner-up at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships.<ref name=usatf>{{cite web|title=USATF – Billy Nelson|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/2009/Nelson_Biily.asp|publisher=[[USA Track & Field]]|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref> He also posted a personal best time of 8:17.27 by finishing eleventh at the 2011 Diamond League Meet in [[Monaco]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Centrowitz resets Oregon 1,500 record on European tour|url=http://projects.registerguard.com/web/updates/26591196-55/record-lagat-race-ran-track.html.csp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216171328/http://projects.registerguard.com/web/updates/26591196-55/record-lagat-race-ran-track.html.csp|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2013|publisher=Register Guard Online|date=July 23, 2011|access-date=January 7, 2013}}</ref> In the same year, Nelson claimed his first ever career title at the [[2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships|U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Championships]], with a time of 8:28.46.<ref>{{cite news|title=Billy Nelson Wins USATF Steeplechase Title|url=http://boulderrunning.com/news/billy-nelson-wins-usatf-steeplechase-title/|publisher=Boulder Running|date=June 25, 2011|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref><ref name=nelson-life>{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Jeff|title=Chase is on again for Billy Nelson|url=http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/sports/community/x1076260463/Chase-is-on-again-for-Billy-Nelson|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=June 24, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
'''William Andrew Nelson''' (born September 11, 1984, in [[Bakersfield, California]], attended [[Taft Union High School]]) is an American steeplechase runner.<ref>{{cite sports-reference|title = Billy Nelson|url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ne/billy-nelson-1.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200418063620/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ne/billy-nelson-1.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = April 18, 2020|access-date = January 8, 2013}}</ref> He is a two-time (2007 and 2008) Big 12 Conference steeplechase titleholder, a six-time NCAA All-American, and a runner-up at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships.<ref name=usatf>{{cite web|title=USATF – Billy Nelson|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/2009/Nelson_Biily.asp|publisher=[[USA Track & Field]]|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref> He also posted a personal best time of 8:17.27 by finishing eleventh at the 2011 Diamond League Meet in [[Monaco]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Centrowitz resets Oregon 1,500 record on European tour|url=http://projects.registerguard.com/web/updates/26591196-55/record-lagat-race-ran-track.html.csp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216171328/http://projects.registerguard.com/web/updates/26591196-55/record-lagat-race-ran-track.html.csp|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2013|publisher=Register Guard Online|date=July 23, 2011|access-date=January 7, 2013}}</ref> In the same year, Nelson claimed his first ever career title at the [[2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships|U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Championships]], with a time of 8:28.46.<ref>{{cite news|title=Billy Nelson Wins USATF Steeplechase Title|url=http://boulderrunning.com/news/billy-nelson-wins-usatf-steeplechase-title/|publisher=Boulder Running|date=June 25, 2011|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref><ref name=nelson-life>{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Jeff|title=Chase is on again for Billy Nelson|url=http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/sports/community/x1076260463/Chase-is-on-again-for-Billy-Nelson|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=June 24, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>


Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]], by placing second at the [[2008 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|U.S. Olympic Trials]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]], with a time of 8:21.47.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dunaway|first=James|title=Gay cramps up and will miss Beijing 200m - US Olympic Trials, Day 7|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/news/gay-cramps-up-and-will-miss-beijing-200m-us|publisher=[[IAAF]]|date=July 6, 2008|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref> He competed as a member of U.S. track and field team in the [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase|men's 3000 m steeplechase]], along with his teammates [[Anthony Famiglietti]] and [[Joshua McAdams]]. Nelson ran in the second heat against thirteen other athletes, including Famiglietti, and France's [[Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad]], who later won the silver medal in the final. He finished the race in eleventh place by six tenths of a second (0.60) behind Great Britain's [[Andrew Lemoncello]], with a time of 8:36.66. Nelson, however, failed to advance into the final, as he placed thirtieth overall, and was ranked farther below four mandatory slots for the next round.<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 – Heat 2|url=http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATM033900/index.html|publisher=[[NBC Olympics]]|access-date=January 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821004713/http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATM033900/index.html|archive-date=August 21, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]], by placing second at the [[2008 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|U.S. Olympic Trials]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]], with a time of 8:21.47.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dunaway|first=James|title=Gay cramps up and will miss Beijing 200m - US Olympic Trials, Day 7|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/news/gay-cramps-up-and-will-miss-beijing-200m-us|publisher=[[IAAF]]|date=July 6, 2008|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref> He competed as a member of the U.S. track and field team in the [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase|men's 3000 m steeplechase]], along with his teammates [[Anthony Famiglietti]] and [[Joshua McAdams]]. Nelson ran in the second heat against thirteen other athletes, including Famiglietti, and France's [[Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad]], who later won the silver medal in the final. He finished the race in eleventh place by six tenths of a second (0.60) behind Great Britain's [[Andrew Lemoncello]], with a time of 8:36.66. Nelson, however, failed to advance into the final, as he placed thirtieth overall, and was ranked farther below four mandatory slots for the next round.<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 – Heat 2|url=http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATM033900/index.html|publisher=[[NBC Olympics]]|access-date=January 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821004713/http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATM033900/index.html|archive-date=August 21, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the 2011 [[2011 World Championships in Athletics|World Championships]] in [[Daegu]], South Korea, by winning the Steeplechase event at the U.S. Track & Field Championships.
Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the 2011 [[2011 World Championships in Athletics|World Championships]] in [[Daegu]], South Korea, by winning the steeplechase event at the U.S. Track & Field Championships.


Nelson also sought to qualify for his second Olympics in [[2012 Summer Olympics|London]]; however, he finished only in eighth place at the [[2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|2012 U.S. Olympic Trials]], with a time of 8:32.21.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ewing|first=Zach|title=Nelson finishes 8th, misses out on Olympics|url=http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/sports/preps/x1330930742/Unable-to-recreate-his-Olympic-Trials-magic-from-four-years-ago-Billy-Nelson-will-have-to-watch-this-years-Games-from-home-The-Taft-native-took-eighth-in-the-3-000-meter-steeplechase-final-Thursday-evening-in-Eugene-Ore-finishing-in-8-minutes-32-21|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=June 28, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
Nelson also sought to qualify for his second Olympics in [[2012 Summer Olympics|London]]; however, he finished only in eighth place at the [[2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|2012 U.S. Olympic Trials]], with a time of 8:32.21.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ewing|first=Zach|title=Nelson finishes 8th, misses out on Olympics|url=http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/sports/preps/x1330930742/Unable-to-recreate-his-Olympic-Trials-magic-from-four-years-ago-Billy-Nelson-will-have-to-watch-this-years-Games-from-home-The-Taft-native-took-eighth-in-the-3-000-meter-steeplechase-final-Thursday-evening-in-Eugene-Ore-finishing-in-8-minutes-32-21|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=June 28, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>


In 2014, Nelson decided to take his participation in Track & Field to the next level, by running for the Freedom of [[Leonard Peltier]]. He ran in a "Free Leonard Peltier" jersey in four races, including the Payton Jordan Invitational, where he won the steeplechase in a time of 8:28.40. He also wore the jersey at the USA Championships in Sacramento, CA, where he place 12th overall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_25973157/mike-sandrock-billy-nelson-racing-back-leonard-peltier|title = Mike Sandrock: Billy Nelson racing to back Leonard Peltier|date = June 16, 2014}}</ref>
In 2014, Nelson decided to take his participation in Track & Field to the next level, by running for the freedom of [[Leonard Peltier]]. He ran in a "Free Leonard Peltier" jersey in four races, including the Payton Jordan Invitational, where he won the steeplechase in a time of 8:28.40. He also wore the jersey at the USA Championships in Sacramento, CA, where he placed 12th overall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_25973157/mike-sandrock-billy-nelson-racing-back-leonard-peltier|title = Mike Sandrock: Billy Nelson racing to back Leonard Peltier|date = June 16, 2014}}</ref>


Nelson currently resides in [[Boulder, Colorado]], with his wife Alisa, and four children: Arabella Kennedy, Noah Andrew, Lonnie Jack and Wyatt Watkins. He works as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs at the [[University of Colorado at Boulder]]. Best friend is Former [[Drake Relays]] Champion (2-Time) and crime stopper<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9772083/utah-utes-coach-larry-krystkowiak-stops-two-alleged-thieves| title = Utah Utes coach Larry Krystkowiak stops two alleged thieves| date = October 5, 2013}} </ref> Burke Bockman and current Army Captain Christopher Pedi who is an alternate for the All Army Marathon Team. Recently, Billy was asked by fellow Buffalo and Olympian, [[Shalaya Kipp]] to officiate her wedding. She married former CU runner Steve Kasica.<ref name=nelson-life/>
Nelson currently resides in [[Boulder, Colorado]], with his wife Alisa, and four children: Arabella Kennedy, Noah Andrew, Lonnie Jack and Wyatt Watkins. He works as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs at the [[University of Colorado at Boulder]]. His best friend is 2-time [[Drake Relays]] champion and crime stopper<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9772083/utah-utes-coach-larry-krystkowiak-stops-two-alleged-thieves| title = Utah Utes coach Larry Krystkowiak stops two alleged thieves| date = October 5, 2013}}</ref> Burke Bockman and current Army Captain Christopher Pedi who is an alternate for the All Army Marathon Team. Recently, Billy was asked by fellow Buffalo and Olympian, [[Shalaya Kipp]] to officiate her wedding. She married former CU runner Steve Kasica.<ref name=nelson-life/>


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Billy Nelson
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Andrew Nelson
NicknameBilly
Nationality United States
Born (1984-09-11) September 11, 1984 (age 40)
Bakersfield, California[1]
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
CountryUSA
SportTrack and field
Event3000 metres steeplechase
College teamColorado
Coached byMark Wetmore[1] & Heather Burroughs
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals2008, steeplechase
World finals2011, steeplechase
National finals2008 Olympic Trials Runner Up 2011 USA Champion
Personal best1500 m: 3:41.57 (2012) 3000 m steeplechase: 8:17.27 (2011)

William Andrew Nelson (born September 11, 1984, in Bakersfield, California, attended Taft Union High School) is an American steeplechase runner.[2] He is a two-time (2007 and 2008) Big 12 Conference steeplechase titleholder, a six-time NCAA All-American, and a runner-up at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships.[1] He also posted a personal best time of 8:17.27 by finishing eleventh at the 2011 Diamond League Meet in Monaco.[3] In the same year, Nelson claimed his first ever career title at the U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Championships, with a time of 8:28.46.[4][5]

Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, by placing second at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 8:21.47.[6] He competed as a member of the U.S. track and field team in the men's 3000 m steeplechase, along with his teammates Anthony Famiglietti and Joshua McAdams. Nelson ran in the second heat against thirteen other athletes, including Famiglietti, and France's Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad, who later won the silver medal in the final. He finished the race in eleventh place by six tenths of a second (0.60) behind Great Britain's Andrew Lemoncello, with a time of 8:36.66. Nelson, however, failed to advance into the final, as he placed thirtieth overall, and was ranked farther below four mandatory slots for the next round.[7]

Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, by winning the steeplechase event at the U.S. Track & Field Championships.

Nelson also sought to qualify for his second Olympics in London; however, he finished only in eighth place at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, with a time of 8:32.21.[8]

In 2014, Nelson decided to take his participation in Track & Field to the next level, by running for the freedom of Leonard Peltier. He ran in a "Free Leonard Peltier" jersey in four races, including the Payton Jordan Invitational, where he won the steeplechase in a time of 8:28.40. He also wore the jersey at the USA Championships in Sacramento, CA, where he placed 12th overall.[9]

Nelson currently resides in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife Alisa, and four children: Arabella Kennedy, Noah Andrew, Lonnie Jack and Wyatt Watkins. He works as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs at the University of Colorado at Boulder. His best friend is 2-time Drake Relays champion and crime stopper[10] Burke Bockman and current Army Captain Christopher Pedi who is an alternate for the All Army Marathon Team. Recently, Billy was asked by fellow Buffalo and Olympian, Shalaya Kipp to officiate her wedding. She married former CU runner Steve Kasica.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "USATF – Billy Nelson". USA Track & Field. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Billy Nelson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  3. ^ "Centrowitz resets Oregon 1,500 record on European tour". Register Guard Online. July 23, 2011. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  4. ^ "Billy Nelson Wins USATF Steeplechase Title". Boulder Running. June 25, 2011. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Evans, Jeff (June 24, 2012). "Chase is on again for Billy Nelson". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  6. ^ Dunaway, James (July 6, 2008). "Gay cramps up and will miss Beijing 200m - US Olympic Trials, Day 7". IAAF. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  7. ^ "Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 – Heat 2". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  8. ^ Ewing, Zach (June 28, 2012). "Nelson finishes 8th, misses out on Olympics". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  9. ^ "Mike Sandrock: Billy Nelson racing to back Leonard Peltier". June 16, 2014.
  10. ^ "Utah Utes coach Larry Krystkowiak stops two alleged thieves". October 5, 2013.
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