Derek Lee

Derek Lee

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Derek Lee is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:58.96 in the 1500m, 4:29.13 in the Mile, 4:29.13 in the Mile, 8:42.11 in the 3000m and 8:33.99 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:33.99
2019 season best1:11:12Jun 22, 2019 · Duluth, MN
Personal best · 5000 m14:37.38
Last competitionGarry Bjorklund Half MarathonJun 22, 2019 · 1:11:12

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:33.99, 5000 m 14:37.38, 2019 season best 1:11:12 (Jun 22, 2019, Duluth, MN (USA)) · Last competition: Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Jun 22, 2019, 1:11:12

DisciplineResultAll-time
Mile2012United States Mile all-time list4:29.13747 pts–
MileIndoorIA 20124:29.13785 pts–
3000m2014United States 3000 m all-time list8:42.11824 pts–
3000mIndoorNE 20138:33.99884 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019Semi 1:11:12–Jun 22, 2019Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
20141500m 3:58.96–Apr 5, 2014Bolivar, MO (USA)
20143000m-short-track Indoor8:41.10–Feb 21, 2014Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
20143000m-short-track 8:41.10–Feb 21, 2014–
20143000m 8:42.11–Apr 5, 2014–
20143000m Indoor8:42.11–Apr 5, 2014Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
20145000m 14:37.38–Mar 28, 2014St. Louis, MO (USA)
20145000m-short-track 14:52.63–Feb 7, 2014–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Derek Lee's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:33.99, set on Feb 15, 2013.

Derek Lee competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2019 season best: 1:11:12, set on Jun 22, 2019 in Duluth, MN (USA). Last competition: Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon on Jun 22, 2019, 1:11:12.