Derek Redmond
- Born
- Sep 3, 1965 (61 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bletchley, United Kingdom
- Events
- 400 m · 300 Metres
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Weight
- 70 kg
Derek Anthony Redmond (born 4 September 1965) is a retired British sprinter.
During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the World Championships and European Championships.
At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Redmond tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semi-final but continued the race limping and, with assistance from his father, managed to complete a full lap of the track as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Although Redmond was disqualified and listed as "Did Not Finish" due to the outside assistance finishing the race, the incident has become a well-remembered moment in Olympic history, having been the subject of one of the International Olympic Committee's "Celebrate Humanity" videos and been used in advertisements by Visa as an illustration of the Olympic spirit and featured in Nike's "Courage" commercials in 2008.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m 44.50 (#130 all-time), 300 Metres 32.32, 1999 season best 11.28 (Jun 27, 1999, Gateshead (GBR)) · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · 61 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 100m | 11.28 | +0.9 | Jun 27, 1999 | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1992 | 400m | 45.02 | – | Aug 2, 1992 | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1991 | 400m | 45.66 | – | Aug 26, 1991 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 1991 | 4x400m | 2:57.53 | – | Sep 1, 1991 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 1990 | 300m | 32.83 | – | Jul 16, 1990 | Belfast (GBR) |
| 1990 | 400m | 46.30 | – | Jul 14, 1990 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1989 | 400m | 45.54 | – | Jun 17, 1989 | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 1989 | 4x400m | 3:02.64 | – | Sep 10, 1989 | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |