Derek Johnson

Derek Johnson

Born
Oct 11, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Derek Johnson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 11, 1999. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:36.99 in the 1500m, 3:53.13 in the Mile, 3:56.47 in the Mile, 8:15.30 in the 3000m and 7:38.57 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:53.13
2026 season best3:41.11Jun 21, 2026 · Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:44.18
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 23, 2026 · 14:08.91

As of Nov 6, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:53.13, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:44.18, 2026 season best 3:41.11 (Jun 21, 2026, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 14:08.91 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:36.991,148 pts–#491
MileIndoorMA 20253:53.131,220 pts––
MileNY 2024United States Mile all-time list3:56.471,119 pts––
3000m2020United States 3000 m all-time list8:15.30968 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20257:38.571,211 pts–#76
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list13:26.021,117 pts–#170

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:41.11–Jun 21, 2026Portland Track Festival
20263000m Indoor7:44.18–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track 7:44.18–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:44.18–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m 13:26.02–May 1, 2026Payton Jordan Invitational
20265Kilometre 13:54–Apr 12, 2026The Carlsbad 5000
20251500m 3:36.99–Jul 12, 2025Sunset Tour
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:37.61–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
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Derek Johnson's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:53.13, set on Feb 1, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Derek Johnson competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:41.11, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 14:08.91.