Education
He graduated from University of Southern California in 2012 with a degree in Public Administration and Social Service Professions and is currently a graduate student. A native of Los Angeles, California, Nellum attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he also competed in American football as a wide receiver, and was teammates with Terrence Austin, Jurrell Casey, Vaughn Telemaque, and Donovan Warren. In his sophomore year, Nellum finished second to David Gettis in the 400 meters at the 2005 CIF California State Meet.
Career
He was ranked the Number. 70 wide receiver prospect in his class by Rivals.com. While still in high school, Nellum was named Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year in 2007.
Nellum"s and Best"s time ranked Number.
1 and Number. 2 among high school sprinters in 2007, and earned Nellum a consecutive All-United States of America selection by United States of America Today. Nellum had to redshirt the 2009 season at University of Southern California, after being shot in the leg by two gang members.
Nellum was told by doctors that he would probably never again reach world-class speeds as a runner. On June 24, 2012, in Eugene, Oregon, Bryshon Nellum ran a personal record 44.80—his first sub-45-second time—in the 400 meters at the United States. Olympic track trials, placing third in the competition and earning a spot on the 2012 Olympic team
He carried the United States flag at the closing ceremony after being chosen by the United States athletes.
