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DeeDee Trotter
USAWomenBirth dateDec 8, 1982
BirthplaceTwentynine Palms, United States
Height1.78 m
Weight64 kg
De'Hashia Tonnek "DeeDee" Trotter (born December 8, 1982, in Twentynine Palms, California) is an American athlete.
Trotter is a University of Tennessee Hall of Fame inductee, and former NCAA national champion in the 400 m. She competed in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics.
There, she claimed two-time Olympic gold medals in the 4 × 400 m relay (2004 and 2012), in addition to a bronze medal in the 2012 400 m event. Trotter is currently an International motivational speaker and Executive Pastry Chef of Taste of Gold Bakery in Atlanta, Georgia.
Key facts
300 Metres Short Track
36.42
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold
Age
43 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 400 m 49.64 (#72 all-time), 300 Metres Short Track 36.42, 2016 season best 51.75 (Jun 4, 2016, Atlanta, GA (USA)) · Last competition: Eugene, Jul 2, 2016, 54.01 · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold · 43 years old
PB
Personal bests
11.65
43.16
3:16.87
6.00
3:27.34
7.46
51.23
23.19
36.29
36.42
6.93
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
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Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | - | 1 | 3 |
| World Championships | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Total | 4 | - | 1 | 5 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 200m | 23.56 | +1.2 | Apr 16, 2016 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 400m | 51.75 | - | Jun 4, 2016 | ↑ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:26.83 | - | Apr 30, 2016 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2015 | 200m | 23.16 | +1.1 | Apr 3, 2015 | ↑ | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 2015 | 400m | 51.24 | - | Jun 26, 2015 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 4x400m | 3:24.05 | - | May 2, 2015 | ↓ | IAAF World Relays |
| 2014 | 200m | 23.03 | +1.3 | Apr 4, 2014 | ↑ | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 2014 | 200m-short-track | 23.38 | - | Jan 24, 2014 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 300m | 36.29 | - | May 16, 2014 | ↑ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2014 | 400m | 50.98 | - | Jun 27, 2014 | ↑ | USA Championships |
| 2014 | 400m-short-track | 51.82 | - | Jan 24, 2014 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 4x400m | 3:21.73 | - | May 25, 2014 | ↓ | IAAF World Relays |
| 2013 | LJ | 5.53 | +0.8 | Mar 22, 2013 | ↑ | Lake Buena Vista, FL (USA) |
| 2013 | 200m | 22.54 | +2.2 | Jun 22, 2013 | ↑ | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2013 | 4x100m | 43.16 | - | Jul 26, 2013 | - | London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2013 | 400m | 51.67 | - | May 8, 2013 | ↑ | Baie Mahault (FRA) |
| 2013 | 4x400m | 3:22.66 | - | Apr 27, 2013 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2012 | 100m | 11.73 | +0.2 | Apr 6, 2012 | ↓ | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 2012 | 200m | 23.13 | +2.8 | Mar 24, 2012 | ↑ | Orlando, FL (USA) |
| 2012 | 300m | 37.07 | - | Feb 4, 2012 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 300m-short-track | 37.07 | - | Feb 4, 2012 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 400m | 49.72 | - | Aug 5, 2012 | ↑ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2012 | 400m-short-track | 51.68 | - | Feb 26, 2012 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:16.87 | - | Aug 11, 2012 | ↓ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | 60m | 7.54 | - | Jan 14, 2011 | ↑ | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 100m | 11.90 | -0.9 | Mar 26, 2011 | ↓ | Orlando, FL (USA) |
| 2011 | 200m | 23.59 | +2.7 | May 21, 2011 | ↑ | Orlando, FL (USA) |
| 2011 | 200m-short-track | 23.85 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 400m | 51.17 | - | Jun 25, 2011 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2011 | 400m-short-track | 51.36 | - | Feb 27, 2011 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 4x400m | 3:23.17 | - | Apr 30, 2011 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2011 | SprintMedl | 3:43.17 | - | Apr 30, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | 60m | 7.53 | - | Feb 19, 2010 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 200m | 23.24 | +2.1 | Apr 9, 2010 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 200m-short-track | 23.71 | - | Feb 19, 2010 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 400m-short-track | 51.23 | - | Feb 28, 2010 | ↑ | US Indoor Championships |
| 2010 | 400m | 51.52 | - | May 1, 2010 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 4x400m | 3:26.12 | - | Apr 24, 2010 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2010 | 4x400Metre | 3:27.34 | - | Mar 14, 2010 | ↑ | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 2010 | SprintMedl | 3:38.53 | - | Apr 24, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2009 | 200m | 23.67 | +1.0 | Jul 8, 2009 | ↑ | Nuoro (ITA) |
| 2009 | 400m | 52.00 | - | Jul 13, 2009 | ↑ | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) |
| 2008 | 200m | 23.28 | +3.8 | Apr 12, 2008 | ↑ | Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2008 | 400m | 50.88 | - | Jul 3, 2008 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2007 | 60m | 7.51 | - | Jan 13, 2007 | ↑ | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 100m | 11.85 | +1.4 | Mar 24, 2007 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) |
| 2007 | 200m | 23.43 | +0.0 | May 12, 2007 | ↑ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2007 | 300m | 36.42 | - | Feb 9, 2007 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 300m-short-track | 36.42 | - | Feb 9, 2007 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 400m | 49.64 | - | Jun 23, 2007 | ↑ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2007 | 400m-short-track | 51.95 | - | Feb 25, 2007 | ↑ | US Indoor Championships |
| 2007 | 4x400m | 3:18.55 | - | Sep 2, 2007 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2006 | 55m | 6.96 | - | Feb 17, 2006 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 60m | 7.47 | - | Feb 25, 2006 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 100m | 11.70 | +1.9 | Apr 1, 2006 | ↓ | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 2006 | 200m | 23.04 | -1.3 | Jun 3, 2006 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2006 | 200m-short-track | 23.32 | - | Feb 11, 2006 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 400m | 49.80 | - | Sep 23, 2006 | ↑ | Shanghai (CHN) |
| 2006 | 4x400m | 3:20.69 | - | Sep 17, 2006 | ↓ | Athina IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2005 | 55m | 7.04 | - | Jan 7, 2005 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 60m | 7.46 | - | Jan 14, 2005 | ↑ | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational |
| 2005 | 200m | 23.12 | +0.3 | Jul 23, 2005 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2005 | 200m-short-track | 23.19 | - | Feb 11, 2005 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 400m | 49.88 | - | Jun 25, 2005 | ↑ | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 400m-short-track | 52.01 | - | Feb 27, 2005 | ↑ | US Indoor Championships |
| 2005 | 4x400m | 3:22.93 | - | Apr 30, 2005 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2004 | 55m | 6.93 | - | Feb 20, 2004 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 60m | 7.49 | - | Jan 30, 2004 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 100m | 11.73 | +0.5 | Apr 18, 2004 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 200m-short-track | 23.19 | - | Jan 31, 2004 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 200m | 23.21 | - | Feb 29, 2004 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 400m | 50.00 | - | Aug 24, 2004 | ↑ | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2004 | 400m-short-track | 51.29 | - | Mar 13, 2004 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2004 | 4x400m | 3:19.01 | - | Aug 28, 2004 | ↓ | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2004 | 4x400Metre | 3:31.49 | - | Mar 13, 2004 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2003 | 55m | 6.97 | - | Feb 21, 2003 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 60m | 7.64 | - | Jan 17, 2003 | ↑ | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational |
| 2003 | 100m | 11.66 | +1.9 | May 3, 2003 | ↓ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2003 | 200m | 23.36 | -0.2 | May 18, 2003 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2003 | 200m-short-track | 23.42 | - | Mar 14, 2003 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 400m | 50.66 | - | Jun 14, 2003 | ↑ | Sacramento NCAA Championships |
| 2003 | 400m-short-track | 54.76 | - | Feb 9, 2003 | ↑ | Gainesville, FL (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 4x400m | 3:24.57 | - | Aug 30, 2003 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2002 | LJ | 6.00 | +1.5 | Apr 13, 2002 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2002 | 55m | 7.39 | - | Jan 6, 2002 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 100m | 11.65 | +1.4 | Apr 20, 2002 | ↓ | Athens, GA (USA) |
| 2002 | 200m | 23.47 | +0.2 | Apr 20, 2002 | ↑ | Athens, GA (USA) |
| 2002 | 200m-short-track | 23.78 | - | Feb 23, 2002 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 400m | 53.66 | - | Apr 12, 2002 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2002 | 400m-short-track | 54.65 | - | Feb 2, 2002 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 4x400Metre | 3:36.75 | - | Mar 9, 2002 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2001 | 200m-short-track | 24.93 | - | Mar 10, 2001 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 200m | 24.93 | - | Mar 10, 2001 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
2016
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 54.01 | - | Jul 2 | Eugene |
400m | 52.01 | - | Jul 1 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
400m | 51.75 | - | Jun 4 | Atlanta American Track League, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 52.94 | - | May 28 | Chula Vista OTC High Performance Meet, Chula Vista, CA |
400m | 52.63 | - | May 14 | Santa Barbara All On The Line Nationals Qualifier and Harry Marra Multis, Santa Barbara, CA |
4x400m | 3:26.83 | - | Apr 30 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Extra Race |
200m | 23.56 | +1.2 | Apr 16 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
2015
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 51.24 | - | Jun 26 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
400m | 52.22 | - | Jun 25 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
400m | 51.96 | - | Jun 13 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
400m | 52.07 | - | Jun 6 | Norwalk Jim Bush Invitational, Norwalk, CA |
400m | 52.92 | - | May 9 | St-Martin International Meeting, St-Martin |
4x400m | 3:24.05 | - | May 2 | IAAF World Relays |
4x400m | 3:28.42 | - | Apr 25 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Invitational Events |
200m | 23.35 | +0.1 | Apr 18 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
200m | 23.16 | +1.1 | Apr 3 | Gainesville Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL |
2014
22 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 52.42 | - | Jul 19 | Madrid Meeting 2014, Moratalaz, Madrid |
200m | 23.41 | -0.9 | Jul 15 | Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
200m | 23.12 | +0.3 | Jul 12 | Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk |
400m | 53.69 | - | Jul 8 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
400m | 51.04 | - | Jun 28 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
400m | 50.98 | - | Jun 27 | USA Championships |
400m | 51.83 | - | Jun 26 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
400m | 51.53 | - | Jun 14 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events |
400m | 51.47 | - | Jun 6 | Houston American Track League, Houston, TX |
4x400m | 3:21.73 | - | May 25 | IAAF World Relays |
4x400m | 3:23.84 | - | May 24 | IAAF World Relays |
4x400m | 3:21.73 | - | May 24 | IAAF World Relays |
300m | 36.29 | - | May 16 | Atlanta American Track League, Atlanta, GA |
200m | 23.39 | -1.8 | May 11 | Tokyo Seiko Golden Grand Prix, Tokyo |
400m | 52.47 | - | May 2 | Bloomington American Track League, Bloomington, IN |
4x400m | 3:25.62 | - | Apr 26 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Invitational Events |
400m | 52.42 | - | Apr 19 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
200m | 23.03 | +1.3 | Apr 4 | Gainesville Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL |
200m-short-track | 23.67 | - | Feb 8 | Lincoln Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i) |
400m-short-track | 52.57 | - | Feb 7 | Lincoln Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i) |
200m-short-track | 23.38 | - | Jan 24 | Albuquerque Cherry and Silver Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
400m-short-track | 51.82 | - | Jan 24 | Albuquerque Cherry and Silver Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
2013
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 22.87 | +3.7 | Aug 3 | Gent Flanders Cup, Gent |
200m | 23.65 | -0.5 | Jul 27 | London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
200m | 23.65 | -0.5 | Jul 26 | London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
4x100m | 43.16 | - | Jul 26 | London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
200m | 22.85 | -1.1 | Jun 23 | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
200m | 22.54 | +2.2 | Jun 22 | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
400m | 52.31 | - | Jun 8 | Montverde Star Athletics Sprint Series, Montverde, FL |
200m | 22.83 | +2.2 | Jun 8 | Montverde Star Athletics Sprint Series, Montverde, FL |
400m | 51.73 | - | Jun 1 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
400m | 51.73 | - | May 31 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
200m | 23.03 | -1.3 | May 25 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
200m | 23.50 | -0.3 | May 17 | Atlanta Grand Prix, Atlanta, GA |
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Honours
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2015IAAF World Relays
4x400 Metres Relay
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2015New York adidas Grand Prix
400 Metres
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2014IAAF World Relays
4x400 Metres Relay
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2012The XXX Olympic Games
4x400 Metres Relay
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2012The XXX Olympic Games
400 Metres
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2010IAAF World Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
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2007US Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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2007US Championships
400 Metres
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2007IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
5
2007IAAF World Championships
400 Metres
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2006Athina IAAF World Cup
4x400 Metres Relay
4
2006Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
400 Metres
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2005Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
400 Metres
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2005US Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
5
2005IAAF World Championships
400 Metres
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2004The XXVIII Olympic Games
4x400 Metres Relay
5
2004The XXVIII Olympic Games
400 Metres
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2004Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
400 Metres
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2004Sherbrooke NACAC U23 Championships
400 Metres
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2004Austin NCAA Championships
400 Metres
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2003Santo Domingo Pan American Games
4x400 Metres Relay
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2003Santo Domingo Pan American Games
4x400 Metres Relay
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2003IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is DeeDee Trotter's 400 m personal best?
DeeDee Trotter's 400 m personal best is 49.64, set on Jun 23, 2007 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #72 on the all-time list.
Which events does DeeDee Trotter compete in?
DeeDee Trotter competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres Short Track.
How did DeeDee Trotter perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 51.75, set on Jun 4, 2016 in Atlanta, GA (USA). Last competition: Eugene on Jul 2, 2016, 54.01.
How many medals has DeeDee Trotter won?
DeeDee Trotter has won 3 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.