Derek Waite

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Events
Mile Short Track · 800 m

Derek Waite is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.21 in the 800m, 3:45.82 in the 1500m, 4:12.12 in the Mile, 8:32.27 in the 3000m and 8:51.40 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:12.12
2026 season best1:53.21Apr 11, 2026 · Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m1:53.21
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 29, 2026 · 9:43.24
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:12.12, 800 m 1:53.21, 2026 season best 1:53.21 (Apr 11, 2026, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 9:43.24

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:53.21937 pts––
1500mAL 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:45.821,030 pts––
MileIndoorTX 20254:12.12979 pts––
3000mIndoorNC 20268:32.27894 pts––
3000mStAL 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:51.401,030 pts–#648
4x400mTX 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:13.26––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.21–Apr 11, 2026Duke Invitational
20261500m 3:45.82–May 16, 2026Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20264x800Metre 7:47.78–Mar 13, 2026Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:32.27–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20263000m Indoor8:32.27–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20263000mSt 8:51.40–May 15, 2026Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025800m 1:54.30–Mar 20, 2025Kirk Baptiste Invitational, Tom Tellez Track, Houston, TX
20254x400m 3:13.26–Mar 20, 2025Kirk Baptiste Invitational, Tom Tellez Track, Houston, TX
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Derek Waite's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:12.12, set on Jan 31, 2025 in Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (USA) (i).

Derek Waite competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:53.21, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 29, 2026, 9:43.24.