Creighton University Athletics
2026-27 Men's Cross Country / Track Roster
Roster
Kyle Nelson
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Timnath, Colo.
- High School:
- Timnath
At Creighton: 2025-26 - Did not compete during the cross country season ... Made indoor track collegiate debut on Jan. 16 at the Graduate Classic in the 600, finishing in 1:23.95 ... Ran the 400 twice and 800 three times ...Also ran in the 4x400 relay three times ... During outdoor track campaign, raced in the 800 three times with a best finish of 1:54.82 on April 10 at the Jim Duncan Invitational ... Ran the second leg of CU's 4x800 relay at the BIG EAST Championships on May 14-16, a quartet that finished sixth in the league in a time of 7:38.92 ... Also ran the lead leg in the 4x400 relay in four different races, including CU's school-record time of 3:20.0 on April 10 at the Jim Duncan Invitational.
Parents/family: Chris (Dad), Courtney (Mom), Jacob (Brother), Cody (Brother)
Major: Exercise Science (Pre-Med)
Social Media Handles: Instagram - @kyle0nelson
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when… I was on my official visit and got to hang with the team
HS/College Athletic Accolades
Track All-State Honorable Mention (2x)
Track All-Conference
Senior Athlete of the Year
Junior Athlete of Character
Football All-Conference Honorable Mention
Basketball All-Conference Honorable Mention
Interesting fact about me: I love golfing and I'm left handed
Competition Superstition: Eating Qdoba and drinking pickle juice
Favorite Workout Spot: Hometown track
If I could run/throw with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Usain Bolt, Quincy Wilson, Peyton Manning
When I am not running/training, I am: Playing basketball, football, or golfing
Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore
Favorite Food: Qdoba
