Adam Nelson

Adam Nelson
Nelson at the 2011 World Championships
Personal information
Full nameAdam McCright Nelson
Born (1975-07-07) July 7, 1975
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportTrack and field
Event
Shot put
Coached byCarrie Lane
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)22.51 m (outdoor)
22.40 m (indoor)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
2004 Athens Shot put
2000 Sydney Shot put
World Championships
2005 Helsinki Shot put
2001 Edmonton Shot put
2003 Paris Shot put
2007 Osaka Shot put
IAAF World Athletics Final
2005 Monaco Shot put
2004 Monaco Shot put
2007 Stuttgart Shot put

Adam McCright Nelson (born July 7, 1975) is a retired American shot putter and Olympic gold medalist. Nelson competed in three consecutive Olympic Games in 2000, 2004 and 2008. In addition to his gold medal at the 2004 Olympics, Nelson won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics.

He is married to Laci Nelson and he has 2 daughters, Caroline and Lauren Nelson.