Sydney runner Ella Nelson needed something special in the 200 metre semi-final.

She delivered.

Nelson rose to the occasion running her fastest ever time of 22.50 seconds.

Unbelievably despite running 3rd and scoring a PB she still missed out on a spot in the Final……by .01 of a second!

But missing out on the final didn’t matter. Ella’s guts and attitude has seen her become a fan favourite.

Ella Nelson. More than likable. Superb attitude. #Olympics — Shane Anderson (@Globalgallop) August 17, 2016

Great run from Ella Nelson there. Might get in the final even #AUS #Rio2016 — Matt (@Mattys123) August 17, 2016

Go @ellanelson200 . Great run!! — Mel Gainsford Taylor (@MelGTaylor) August 15, 2016

Ella’s response to narrowly missing out on final’s spot was sensational.

“I’m absolutely not satisfied but stoked for now. Gives me confidence I can do this on the world stage”

She was also quick to jump on Twitter to thank her fans.

This whole year has been an absolute roller coaster & I couldn’t be more grateful towards those in my corner. I love you all. — Ella Nelson (@ellanelson200) August 17, 2016

AND IM AN OLYMPIAN ?? — Ella Nelson (@ellanelson200) August 17, 2016

Final or no final, Ella has stolen the show during her time in Rio.

Fresh hair feels ? by the always fab @chloedoyle3 A photo posted by ELLA NELSON (@ellanelson200) on Mar 1, 2016 at 2:03am PST

See ya Florida ? tonight we fly to Rio !! A photo posted by ELLA NELSON (@ellanelson200) on Aug 9, 2016 at 12:21pm PDT

Round by round ?? (from admin @lizclay_ ) A photo posted by ELLA NELSON (@ellanelson200) on Aug 15, 2016 at 4:40pm PDT

Finally caught up with @tayjclarkk here in Phoenix ?? #aussiestakealtis A photo posted by ELLA NELSON (@ellanelson200) on Jul 2, 2016 at 1:52pm PDT

She has been a huge breath of fresh air and is going to have a massive future. Watch out Tokyo!

by Michael T. Lynch – contributor