Derek Spears

Derek Spears

United StatesUnited States
Born
Mar 22, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 110 m hurdles

Derek Spears is a United States sprinter, born on March 22, 1973. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 110mH.

His personal bests include 11.08 in the 100m, 48.26 in the 400m, 13.50 in the 110mH, 49.23 in the 400mH and 7.84 in the 60mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles49.23
#463 all-time
2000 season best50.75May 6, 2000 · Austin, TX
2000 season best
Personal best · 110 m hurdles13.50
#521 all-time

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.23 (#463 all-time), 110 m hurdles 13.50 (#521 all-time), 2000 season best 50.75 (May 6, 2000, Austin, TX (USA)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mSkövde 1999United States 100 m all-time list11.08863 pts–
400mFlorø 1999United States 400 m all-time list48.26964 pts–
110mH1996United States 110 m hurdles all-time list13.501,158 pts#521
400mHTX 1996United States 400 m hurdles all-time list49.231,169 pts#463
60mHIndoorTX 19967.841,092 pts–
60mH19967.841,092 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000110mH 13.65+3.2Apr 22, 2000Ciudad de México (MEX)
2000400m-short-track 49.70–Feb 12, 2000–
2000400m-short-track Indoor49.70–Feb 12, 2000Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2000400m Indoor49.70–Feb 12, 2000Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2000400mH 50.75–May 6, 2000Austin, TX (USA)
199960mH 7.99–Feb 13, 1999–
199960mH Indoor7.99–Feb 13, 1999Houston, TX (USA) (i)
1999100m 11.08-1.7Jun 8, 1999Skövde (SWE)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Derek Spears's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.23, set on May 18, 1996 in Lubbock, TX (USA), #463 on the all-time list.

Derek Spears competes in the 400 m hurdles and 110 m hurdles.

2000 season best: 50.75, set on May 6, 2000 in Austin, TX (USA).