Personal
- Born in Seattle, Washington
- Parents are David and Sheri Nielsen
- Older brother, Jared, ran cross country at Southern Virginia University
- A Rotary and Presidential scholar
- Enjoys playing the piano, singing, reading, being with friends and family, and fly fishing
Before BYU
- Lettered four years in track and cross country at Borah HS in Boise, Idaho
- Named the school's 2007 and 2008 Most Valuable Female Cross Country athlete
- Two-time runner up in the cross country state championships in 2006 and 2007
- Idaho State Gatorade Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Year in 2008
- 2006 Jr. Olympic cross country All-American
- Footlocker and Nike Cross national finalist
- Member of the National Honor Society
- 5A District III cross country champion in 2007
- Puma Invitational Girls Elite champion in 2007
- 1600 and 3200m champion in 5A District III and state champion
- Idaho State Gatorade Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year in 2006 and 2007
Summary
- Indoor: All-MWC (5000m 2010)
- 2013 USTFCCCA Track and Field All-Academic
- 2014 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Indoor Track All-Academic
- 2014 USTFCCCA Track and Field All-Academic
Stats
PERSONAL BESTS: 3,000m- 10:41.29; 5,000m- 16:46.27
