Don Nelsen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Donald Robert "Don"•Nelsen |
| Used name | Don•Nelsen |
| Born | 4 September 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | St. Louis Cycling Club, St. Louis (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Don Nelsen came from a well-known US cycling family. His father, Chester Nelsen, Jr. competed in the road race at the 1948 Olympics, while his grandfather, Chester Nelsen, Sr., competed on the road at the 1928 Olympics. The Nelsens are the only three-generation US Olympic cycling family. Don Nelsen raced out of the St. Louis Cycling Club. He broke family tradition by racing on the track in Tokyo, in the team pursuit.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | USA |
Don Nelsen | |||
| Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 h6 r1/4 |
Olympic family relations
- Grandson of Chester Nelsen, Sr.
- Son of Chester Nelsen, Jr.