Beata Nelson

Beata Nelson Whacks Janet Hu’s NAG Record in 100 Yard Fly at Wisconsin HS State Meet

Full Name:	Elizabeth Nelson
Nickname(s):	Beata
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Beata Nelson is a competitive swimmer who represents the United States. She is a 3x NCAA champion, 9x NCAA All-American, and 2022 World Cup Circuit overall champion. As a high school swimmer, Beata broke the national public high school record in the 100 fly twice, first at 51.70, which was also the national high school record at the time, and then lowered it to 51.62. Both races also broke the 15-16 NAG record in the event, which Nelson would go on to lower again to 51.08. Nelson finished her high school career with 12 Wisconsin state titles to her name. On October 30, 2015, Nelson, the #2 recruit in the class of 2016, announced she would opt to stay in her hometown of Madison and compete for the University of Wisconsin, Madison. College (Wisconsin) 2016-2017 Nelson earned an All-American honorable mention through being a part of Wisconsin's 12th place 200 medley relay at the 2017 NCAA Championships. She also earned 17th place finishes in the 200 back and 400 medley relay. 2017-2018 Nelson hit her stride during her sophomore year, first earning the B1G swimmer of the meet honors for her 1st place finishes in the 100 back (51.05) and 200 back (1:49.59) as well as 2nd …

Beata Nelson Whacks Janet Hu’s NAG Record in 100 Yard Fly at Wisconsin HS State Meet

Beata Nelson from Verona High School just southwest of Madison has crushed the National Age Group Record held by Janet Hu…

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Beata Nelson Whacks Janet Hu’s NAG Record in 100 Yard Fly at Wisconsin HS State Meet

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