Derek Johnson
- Born
- Jan 5, 1933
- Events
- 800 m · 600 Metres Short Track
Derek Johnson is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 5, 1933. He competes primarily in the 800m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 1:46.6h in the 800m and 3:07.2h in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 800 m1:46.6h
1958 season best1:48.8hAug 20, 1958
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze
Last competitionStockholm European ChampionshipsAug 21, 1958 · 1:49.2h
As of Oct 30, 2026: 800 m 1:46.6h, 1958 season best 1:48.8h (Aug 20, 1958) · Last competition: Stockholm European Championships, Aug 21, 1958, 1:49.2h · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · 93 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 800m | 1:48.8h | – | Aug 20, 1958 | Stockholm European Championships |
| 1957 | 600m-short-track | 1:17.5h | – | Mar 15, 1957 | – |
| 1957 | 800m | 1:46.6h | – | Aug 9, 1957 | – |
| 1956 | 800m | 1:47.8h | – | Nov 26, 1956 | – |
| 1956 | 4x400m | 3:07.2h | – | Dec 1, 1956 | – |
| 1954 | 800m | 1:47.4h | – | Aug 28, 1954 | Bern European Championships |
| 1954 | 4x400m | 3:10.8h | – | Aug 28, 1954 | Bern European Championships |