Carey Nelson (born June 4, 1963 in

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) is a former long-distance runner from

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, who represented his native country at the

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. There the resident of

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finished the men's marathon in 35th place (2:19:39). In 1991 he won the

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in a time of 2:12:28.

Achievements

References

Canadian Olympic Committee
* 1963 births Living people Canadian male long-distance runners Athletes from Saskatoon Athletes (track and field) at the 1987 Pan American Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1990 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Pan American Games track and field athletes for Canada Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) FISU World University Games silver medalists for Canada Canadian Track and Field Championships winners {{Canada-athletics-bio-stub