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Derek Spears

Derek Spears

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Birth dateMar 22, 1973
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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.

Key facts
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)
2000 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 12, 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

PB

Personal bests

11.08
48.26
13.50
#521 all-time
49.23
#463 all-time
7.84
49.70

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
110mH
13.65+3.2Apr 22, 2000
↑
Ciudad de México (MEX)
2000
400m-short-track
49.70-Feb 12, 2000
↑
Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2000
400m
49.70-Feb 12, 2000
↓
Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2000
400mH
50.75-May 6, 2000
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1999
60mH
7.99-Feb 13, 1999
↓
Houston, TX (USA) (i)
1999
100m
11.08-1.7Jun 8, 1999-Skövde (SWE)
1999
110mH
13.70+1.8May 8, 1999
↑
College Station, TX (USA)
1999
400m
48.26-May 29, 1999
↓
Florø (NOR)
1999
400m-short-track
49.74-Feb 13, 1999
↑
Houston, TX (USA) (i)
1999
400mH
50.15-Jun 1, 1999
↓
Tartu (EST)
1998
110mH
13.51+1.3Jun 20, 1998
↑
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1998
400mH
50.79-May 2, 1998
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1997
60mH
7.92-Feb 8, 1997
↓
Oklahoma City, OK (USA) (i)
1997
110mH
13.54+0.2Apr 5, 1997
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1996
60mH
7.84-Feb 3, 1996
↓
Houston, TX (USA) (i)
1996
110mH
13.48+3.5May 17, 1996
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1996
400mH
49.23-May 18, 1996
↓
Lubbock, TX (USA)
1995
110mH
13.75-0.6Jun 2, 1995
↑
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1995
400mH
49.51-Jun 2, 1995
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1994
400mH
50.18-Apr 24, 1994
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1993
110mH
13.82-May 21, 1993
↑
Odessa, TX (USA)

2000

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.92-Jul 20USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
110mH
13.83+0.0Jul 2Ciudad de México IMSS Grand Prix, Ciudad de México
400mH
50.75-May 6Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
110mH
13.65+3.2Apr 22Waco Michael Johnson Open, Waco, TX
400mH
52.78-Apr 22Waco Michel Johnson Inv., Waco, TX
400mH
51.53-Apr 15El Paso UTEP Invitational, El Paso, TX
400mH
50.77-Apr 5Austin Texas Relays Invitational, Austin, TX
400m-short-track
49.70-Feb 12Houston Runsport All-Comers, Houston, TX (i)

1999

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.51-Jun 26USA Championships, Eugene, OR
400mH
50.38-Jun 25USA Championships
400mH
50.17-Jun 24USA Championships, Eugene, OR
100m
11.08-1.7Jun 8Skövde
100m
11.09-0.6Jun 8Skövde
400mH
50.15-Jun 1Tartu Gustav Sule Memorial, Tartu
400m
48.26-May 29Florø Friidrettsfestival, Florø
110mH
13.88+3.1May 27Enskede Back on Track, Enskede
110mH
13.70+1.8May 8College Station Aggie All-Comers Meet, College Station, TX
400mH
50.57-May 2Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
110mH
13.88+3.0Apr 3Austin Texas Relays Invitational, Austin, TX
400m-short-track
49.74-Feb 13Houston Runsport All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX (i)
60mH
7.99-Feb 13Houston Runsport All-Comers Meet, Houston, TX (i)

1998

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.82-1.2Jun 21US Championships
110mH
13.51+1.3Jun 20US Championships, New Orleans, LA
400mH
51.57-May 15Houston Rice All-Comers, Houston, TX
400mH
51.25-May 9College Station Texas A&M All-Comers, College Station, TX
110mH
13.61+1.9May 9College Station Texas A&M All-Comers, College Station, TX
400mH
50.79-May 2Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
400mH
52.34-Apr 18Waco Michael Johnson Invitational, Waco, TX
110mH
13.82+0.7Apr 18Waco Johnson Classic, Waco, TX
110mH
13.81+3.6Apr 18Waco Johnson Classic, Waco, TX
110mH
13.72+0.9Apr 4Austin Texas Relays Invitational, Austin, TX
110mH
13.79+0.0Mar 21Houston Texas Southern Relays, Houston, TX

1997

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.71+1.5Jun 12US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
110mH
13.54+0.2Apr 5Austin Texas Relays Invitational, Austin, TX
110mH
13.74+4.2Apr 4Austin Texas Realys College/Open, Austin, TX
110mH
13.76-1.0Mar 22Houston Texas Southern Relays, Houston, TX
60mH
7.92-Feb 8Oklahoma Classic, Oklahoma City, OK (i)

1996

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.55+1.6Jun 22USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
110mH
13.62+1.7Jun 22USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
110mH
13.59+1.2Jun 21USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
400mH
49.96-Jun 14USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
110mH
13.61+1.8Jun 1Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
110mH
13.50+1.1May 31Eugene NCAA Championships
400mH
49.77-May 31Eugene NCAA Championships
110mH
13.62+1.3May 30Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
400mH
50.47-May 29Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
400mH
49.23-May 18Lubbock, TX
400mH
49.69-May 17Lubbock, TX
110mH
13.48+3.5May 17Lubbock, TX
400mH
50.56-May 4Austin, TX
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Derek Spears's 400 m hurdles personal best?

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.

Which events does Derek Spears compete in?

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

How did Derek Spears perform in 2000?

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