Laviai Nielsen

Great Britain & N.I.

Laviai Nielsen is a British track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters. She has represented Great Britain at various international competitions, including the World Championships and the European Championships. Laviai is known for her impressive speed and has been a key member of the British relay teams.

Olympic Medals

Bronze2

World Championship Medals

Silver2

Bronze2

Personal Bests

400 Metres

London Athletics Meet

49.87

7/20/2024

100 Metres

11.47

3/27/2024

200 Metres

23.32

3/27/2024

150 Metres

17.51

5/11/2022

300 Metres

37.66

5/11/2022

Major Championships

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The XXXIII Olympic Games - 4x400 Metres Relay

3:19.72

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The XXXIII Olympic Games - 4x400 Metres Relay Mixed

3:08.01

The XXXII Olympic Games - 4x400 Metres Relay

3:23.99 (r1)

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IAAF World Championships in Athletics - 4x400 Metres Relay

3:25.00

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Recent Mentions

Video

Lieke Klaver 🇳🇱 produces FASTEST 400m of the day in Metz ⚡ | Full replays

European Athletics

2 months ago

Lieke Klaver, Laviai Nielsen and Sharlene Mawdsley star in their respective 400m races at the Meeting Metz Moselle on the road to the Apeldoorn 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships from 6-9 March. SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the best European Athletics videos and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/europeanathletics Follow European Athletics: https://www.european-athletics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/europeanathletics/ https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanAthletics https://twitter.com/EuroAthletics https://www.tiktok.com/@europeanathletics #Athletics #EuropeanAthletics #TrackandField

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Podcast

Laviai Nielsen: The Road to the Olympics with Your Twin by Your Side

December 13, 2024

Today on the Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Laviai Nielsen, a two-time Olympian and superwoman.

We talked about:

Her journey to competing in the Olympics not just once, but twice.
What it’s like training with her twin sister, Lina, throughout her entire career.
The inside scoop on Olympic Village life—yes, including the food and the epic after-parties!
Her refreshing take on diet culture as an athlete: "The only diet is one where you don’t eat enough."

This episode is packed with insights, humor, and inspiration from one of the most accomplished and down-to-earth athletes out there.

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