Derek Clayton

Derek Clayton

AustraliaAustralia
Born
Nov 17, 1942 (83 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 000 m

Derek Clayton is a Australia long-distance runner, born on November 17, 1942. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 13:45.4h in the 5000m, 28:45.2h in the 10000m and 2:08:34 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:34
#952 all-time
1972 season best2:19:49.6Sep 10, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München
Personal best · 10 000 m28:45.2h

As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:08:34 (#952 all-time), 10 000 m 28:45.2h, 1972 season best 2:19:49.6 (Sep 10, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · 83 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mMelbourne 197113:45.4h1,049 pts–
10000mOslo 196928:45.2h1,064 pts–
MarathonAntwerpen 19692:08:341,157 pts#952

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972Marathon 2:19:49.6–Sep 10, 1972The XX Olympic Games
19715000m 13:45.4h–Nov 25, 1971Melbourne (AUS)
196910000m 28:45.2h–Jul 8, 1969Oslo (NOR)
1969Marathon 2:08:34–May 30, 1969Antwerpen (BEL)
1968Marathon 2:27:23.8–Oct 20, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
1967Marathon 2:09:37–Dec 3, 1967Fukuoka (JPN)
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Derek Clayton's Marathon personal best is 2:08:34, set on May 30, 1969 in Antwerpen (BEL), #952 on the all-time list.

Derek Clayton competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

1972 season best: 2:19:49.6, set on Sep 10, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).