Personal Information

• Nickname: Nellie
• Birthplace: Lawrenceville, GA
• Hometown: Montgomery Village, MD
• Instagram: Instagram.com/michaelanelson
• Name of High School: Homeschooled
• High School Graduation Year: 2016
• Year you began gymnastics: 2001
• Favorite Event: Bars
• What are your goals for gymnastics?: Division 1 scholarship
• Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Parents: Dean and Julia Nelson
• Names of sibling(s): Amani and Brandon
• Family members in sports: Amani: Volleyball, Triathalons. Brandon: Cross country, basketball.

Interests Outside the Gym

• Favorite school subject: History
• Hobbies or favorite activities: Photography
• Favorite music: Andy Mineo
• Favorite TV show(s): Parks and Recreation, The Office
• Other sports involvement: Coach at Hill's Gymnastics

National Competition Results

• 2016 Women's Junior Olympic National Championships, Fort Worth, Texas - 7th-FX(T); 10th-AA(T) (Sr. E)

International Competition Results

Videos of Michaela Nelson