| Birth Date: | 25 January 1926 |
| Birth Place: | Kortgene, Netherlands |
| Death Place: | Breda, Netherlands |
| Sport: | Long jump |
| Club: | De Zeeuwen, Vlissingen |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
Neeltje Jannetje "Nel" Karelse (25 January 1926 – 20 October 2015) was a Dutch track-and-field athlete. She competed at 1948 Summer Olympics in the 200 m and long jump and finished in fifth place in the latter event.[1]