Derek Holdsworth
United StatesActive- Born
- Feb 12, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1000 Metres Short Track
Derek Holdsworth is a United States sprinter, born on February 12, 1996. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 48.19 in the 400m, 1:45.37 in the 800m, 3:45.96 in the 1500m, 4:16.10 in the Mile and 3:08.67 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 m1:45.37
2026 season best1:47.21Apr 17, 2026 · UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:22.72
Last competitionUnder Armour NationalsMay 30, 2026 · 1:48.21
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:45.37 (#585 all-time), 1000 Metres Short Track 2:22.72, 2026 season best 1:47.21 (Apr 17, 2026, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Under Armour Nationals, May 30, 2026, 1:48.21 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 49.83 | – | Apr 3, 2026 | 60th Colonial Relays |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:47.21 | – | Apr 17, 2026 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA |
| 2025 | 600m Indoor | 1:18.44 | – | Dec 7, 2025 | JDL Early Bird Invitational |
| 2025 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:18.44 | – | Dec 7, 2025 | JDL Early Bird Invitational |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:49.48 | – | May 17, 2025 | Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ |
| 2025 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:18.84 | – | Jan 17, 2025 | Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2025 | Mile Indoor | 4:18.84 | – | Jan 17, 2025 | Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:47.37 | – | Jun 9, 2024 | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR |