Derek Rink

Derek Rink

Born
Jul 17, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
1500 m · 5000 m

Derek Rink is a United States middle-distance runner, born on July 17, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:51.45 in the 1500m, 4:18.87 in the Mile, 4:18.87 in the Mile, 8:23.93 in the 3000m and 8:23.93 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:51.45
2023 season best2:28:40Oct 8, 2023 · Chicago, IL
Personal best · 5000 m14:25.21
Last competitionBank of America Chicago MarathonOct 8, 2023 · 2:28:40

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:51.45, 5000 m 14:25.21, 2023 season best 2:28:40 (Oct 8, 2023, Chicago, IL (USA)) · Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct 8, 2023, 2:28:40 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorIN 20194:18.87899 pts–
Mile2019United States Mile all-time list4:18.87856 pts–
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:23.93920 pts–
3000mIndoorMI 20218:23.93940 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2023Marathon 2:28:40–Oct 8, 2023Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2022Marathon 2:30:04–Oct 9, 2022Bank of America Chicago Marathon
20211500m 3:51.45–Apr 22, 2021Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)
20213000m Indoor8:23.93–Feb 19, 2021GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
20213000m 8:23.93–Feb 19, 2021–
2021DistanceMe 9:49.00–Apr 24, 2021Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Special Events
20215000m 14:25.21–Apr 17, 2021Tom Samuels Track, Richmond, KY (USA)
2020mile-short-track 4:22.92–Mar 1, 2020–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Derek Rink's 1500 m personal best is 3:51.45, set on Apr 22, 2021 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA).

Derek Rink competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

2023 season best: 2:28:40, set on Oct 8, 2023 in Chicago, IL (USA). Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct 8, 2023, 2:28:40.