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Derek Leicht

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Derek Leicht is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:50.42 in the 800m, 3:12.35 in the 4x400m, 1:50.42 in the 800m-short-track, 2:26.70 in the 1000m and 2:26.70 in the 1000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:50.42
600 Metres Short Track
1:19.32
2026 season best
1:50.42
Feb 27, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Cyclone Twilight
May 8, 2026 · 1:53.11
Cyclone Twilight

As of Sep 21, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:50.42, 600 Metres Short Track 1:19.32, 2026 season best 1:50.42 (Feb 27, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Cyclone Twilight, May 8, 2026, 1:53.11

PB

Personal bests

1:50.42
4x400m
3:12.35
800m-short-track
1:50.42
1000m
2:26.70
1000m-short-track
2:26.70
4x400Metre
3:14.87
4x800Metre
7:20.36
DistanceMe
9:49.50
600m
1:19.32
600m-short-track
1:19.32

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
600m-short-track
1:19.32-Jan 23, 2026
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Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2026
600m
1:19.59-Jan 30, 2026
↑
Meyo Invitational
2026
800m-short-track
1:50.42-Feb 27, 2026
↑
Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026
800m
1:50.73-Apr 17, 2026
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2026
4x400m
3:12.35-Apr 25, 2026-116th Drake Relays
2026
4x400Metre
3:14.87-Jan 16, 2026
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Arkansas Invitational
2026
4x800Metre
7:20.36-Apr 24, 2026
↑
116th Drake Relays
2026
DistanceMe
9:49.50-Feb 26, 2026
↑
Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2025
600m
1:20.23-Jan 25, 2025
↑
Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2025
600m-short-track
1:20.23-Jan 25, 2025
↑
Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2025
800m
1:50.92-May 16, 2025
↑
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2025
800m-short-track
1:52.51-Feb 15, 2025
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Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
2025
1000m
2:26.70-Dec 13, 2025-Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
2025
1000m-short-track
2:26.70-Dec 13, 2025-Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
2025
4x400Metre
3:15.99-Dec 13, 2025
↑
Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
2025
4x800Metre
7:21.88-Apr 25, 2025
↑
115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
2025
DistanceMe
9:54.74-Apr 26, 2025
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115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
2024
600m
1:20.73-Feb 2, 2024
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Meyo Invitational
2024
800m
1:53.47-Feb 3, 2024
↑
Meyo Invitational
2024
800m-short-track
1:53.60-Feb 10, 2024
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Tyson Invitational
2024
4x400Metre
3:19.58-Feb 10, 2024
↑
Tyson Invitational

2026

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:53.11-May 8Cyclone Twilight
800m
1:50.86-May 2Desert Heat Classic
4x400m
3:12.35-Apr 25116th Drake Relays
4x800Metre
7:20.36-Apr 24116th Drake Relays
800m
1:50.73-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
800m
1:57.41-Apr 4Pepsi Florida Relays
800m
1:50.79-Mar 20UCF Black & Gold Invite
800m-short-track
1:50.42-Feb 27Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
800m-short-track
1:50.42-Feb 26Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
DistanceMe
9:49.50-Feb 26Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
800m-short-track
1:51.20-Feb 13Tyson Invitational
800m
1:51.04-Jan 31Meyo Invitational
600m
1:19.59-Jan 30Meyo Invitational
4x400Metre
3:15.59-Jan 24Larry Wieczorek Invitational
600m-short-track
1:19.32-Jan 23Larry Wieczorek Invitational
4x400Metre
3:14.87-Jan 16Arkansas Invitational
600m-short-track
1:19.64-Jan 16Arkansas Invitational

2025

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m-short-track
2:26.70-Dec 13Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
4x400Metre
3:15.99-Dec 13Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
800m
1:50.92-May 16Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:51.03-May 3Musco Twilight, Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA
DistanceMe
9:54.74-Apr 26115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
4x800Metre
7:21.88-Apr 25115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
800m
1:51.96-Apr 19Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
800m
1:51.96-Apr 18Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
800m
1:51.66-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
800m
1:51.90-Mar 22UCF Black & Gold Invite
800m-short-track
1:52.51-Feb 15Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
800m-short-track
1:52.51-Feb 14Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
800m
1:53.74-Feb 1Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
DistanceMe
9:58.77-Jan 31Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m
1:53.74-Jan 31Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
600m-short-track
1:20.23-Jan 25Larry Wieczorek Invitational
800m-short-track
1:53.17-Jan 25Larry Wieczorek Invitational

2024

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:53.97-Feb 23Big Ten Indoor Championships, SPIRE Institute Indoor Track & Field Facility, Geneva, OH (i)
800m-short-track
1:53.60-Feb 10Tyson Invitational
4x400Metre
3:19.58-Feb 10Tyson Invitational
800m-short-track
1:53.60-Feb 9Tyson Invitational
800m
1:53.47-Feb 3Meyo Invitational
800m
1:53.47-Feb 2Meyo Invitational
600m
1:20.73-Feb 2Meyo Invitational

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Derek Leicht's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Derek Leicht's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:50.42, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).

Which events does Derek Leicht compete in?

Derek Leicht competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

How did Derek Leicht perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:50.42, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Cyclone Twilight on May 8, 2026, 1:53.11.