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Derrick Florence

Derrick Florence

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Birth dateJun 19, 1968
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Derrick Florence is a United States sprinter, born on June 19, 1968. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.13 in the 100m, 20.51 in the 200m and 39.53 in the 4x100m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
100 m
10.13
#722 all-time
200 m
20.51
1989 season best
9.9h
Apr 1, 1989 · College Station, TX (USA)
1989 season best
Age
58 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 100 m 10.13 (#722 all-time), 200 m 20.51, 1989 season best 9.9h (Apr 1, 1989, College Station, TX (USA)) · 58 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.13
#722 all-time
20.51
39.53

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
100m
9.9h-Apr 1, 1989
↑
College Station, TX (USA)
1989
200m
20.57-Mar 25, 1989
↑
Provo, UT (USA)
1988
100m
10.19+2.4May 15, 1988
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1988
200m
20.51+1.6Jun 22, 1988
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1986
100m
10.13+1.9Jun 28, 1986
↑
Towson, MD (USA)
1986
200m
20.63-May 3, 1986
↑
Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
1986
4x100m
39.53-Jul 19, 1986-Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)

1989

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.74+0.5May 31Provo NCAA Championships, Provo, UT
200m
20.97-1.7May 20Waco, TX
100m
10.34+0.5Apr 15College Station, TX
100m
9.9HT-Apr 1College Station, TX
200m
20.68+4.0Apr 1College Station, TX
200m
20.57-Mar 25College Station, TX

1988

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.24-0.7Jul 15Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
100m
10.27+4.9Jul 15Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.51+1.6Jun 22Austin, TX
100m
10.22+1.7Jun 2Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
200m
20.71+0.2May 15Austin, TX
100m
10.19+2.4May 15Austin, TX
100m
10.29-Apr 22Waco, TX
100m
10.22+2.2Apr 16College Station, TX
200m
20.64-Apr 16College Station, TX

1986

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
39.53-Jul 19Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
200m
21.12+0.9Jul 19Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
200m
21.61+0.7Jul 18Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
200m
21.08-0.6Jul 18Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
200m
21.16+1.6Jul 18Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
100m
10.60-0.5Jul 17Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
100m
10.17+0.9Jul 17Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
100m
10.65+1.8Jul 16Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
100m
10.27+1.9Jul 16Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
100m
10.13+1.9Jun 28Towson, MD
200m
20.63-May 3Pasadena, CA

Honours

🥇

Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

100 Metres

1986
🥈

Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

200 Metres

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Derrick Florence's 100 m personal best?

Derrick Florence's 100 m personal best is 10.13, set on Jun 28, 1986 in Towson, MD (USA), #722 on the all-time list.

Which events does Derrick Florence compete in?

Derrick Florence competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

How did Derrick Florence perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 9.9h, set on Apr 1, 1989 in College Station, TX (USA).