Athletics

Laviai Nielsen

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Great Britain (GBR)

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Biography

Laviai Nielsen, born on 13 March 1996 in London, is a celebrated British 400m sprinter. She represents Great Britain and Northern Ireland in various international competitions and has built a reputation for her speed and resilience on the track. Her journey in athletics began at a young age, and she quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing her potential on both national and international stages.

Laviai’s career is marked by significant achievements in both individual and relay events. She won a silver medal in the Women’s 4x400m relay at the 2017 World Championships and another silver in the 4x400m relay at the 2019 European Indoor Championships. In 2022, she secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 4x400m relay at the World Championships. The following year, at the 2023 World Championships, she added to her medal tally with a silver in the Mixed 4x400m relay and a bronze in the Women’s 4x400m relay (Wikipedia) (Home | Team GB). In recognition of her leadership and experience, Nielsen was appointed the captain of the Great Britain & Northern Ireland team for the 2024 World Indoor Championships held in Glasgow (Pulse Sports Kenya).

Laviai has set impressive personal bests during her career, including a time of 49.87 seconds in the 400m outdoor event, achieved in 2024 in London Diamond League Event in England, and a time of 51.90 seconds in the 400m indoor event, set in Glasgow in 2019 (Wikipedia) (World Athletics). These times reflect her continuous improvement and dedication to the sport.

Nielsen has successfully qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics, following a strong season that included winning a silver medal in the 400m at the British Athletics Championships (Wikipedia) (Paris 2024 Olympics). This achievement is a significant milestone in her career as she aims to build on her previous Olympic experience from Tokyo 2020.

Despite facing personal challenges, including a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) just before the Tokyo Olympics, Laviai has continued to compete at a high level. Her determination and perseverance in managing her condition while pursuing her athletic career have inspired many (Paris 2024 Olympics). Laviai Nielsen’s journey is a testament to her dedication and resilience, and she remains a key figure in British athletics as she prepares for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.

Honours

2 x World Championships Silver Medallist
2 x World Championships Bronze Medallist
1 x European Championships Bronze Medallist
1 x In Top 8 at Olympic Games
1 x Great British National Record (4 x 400m Mixed Relay)

Events | Medals | Personal Bests

400m

2015 – European Junior Championships, Eskilstuna – Gold
2017 – 51.90 (Indoor PB)
2017 – European Indoor Championships, Belgrade – Silver
2024 – 49.87 (Outdoor PB)
2019 – European Indoor Championships, Glasgow – Silver

4 x 400m Relay

2015 – European Junior Championships, Eskilstuna – Gold
2017 – World Championships, London – Silver
2022 – World Championships, Eugene – Bronze
2022 – European Championships, Munich – Bronze

4 x 400m Mixed Relay

2023 – 3:11.06 (National Record Holders)
2023 – World Championships, Budapest – Silver

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