Derek Woods

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Derek Woods is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 49.10 in the 400m, 1:48.46 in the 800m, 3:08.66 in the 4x400m, 1:51.33 in the 800m-short-track and 1:51.26 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.33
2026 season best1:51.33Jan 16, 2026 · Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:19.75
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 27, 2026 · 1:49.45
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.33, 600 Metres Short Track 1:19.75, 2026 season best 1:51.33 (Jan 16, 2026, Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 1:49.45

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIndoorIA 202549.10973 pts––
800mIA 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:48.461,071 pts–#637
4x400mIA 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:08.66–#836
800m-short-trackKS 20261:51.331,042 pts–#302
800m-short-trackIndoorIN 20261:51.261,044 pts–#336
4x400MetreIndoorIN 20263:11.19–#534

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 48.74–Mar 28, 2026–
2026800m 1:48.46–May 8, 2026Cyclone Twilight
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:49.42–Feb 13, 2026–
2026800m Indoor1:50.84–Feb 6, 2026Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
2026800m-short-track 1:51.33–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
20264x400m 3:08.66–Apr 25, 2026116th Drake Relays
20264x400Metre Indoor3:11.19–Mar 2, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025400m-short-track Indoor49.10–Jan 18, 2025Hawkeye Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
FAQ

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Derek Woods's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:51.33, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA).

Derek Woods competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:51.33, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, 2026, 1:49.45.