Derrick Simmons

Derrick Simmons

Born
Jan 1, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Derrick Simmons is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1999. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.50 in the 800m, 3:55.40 in the 1500m, 4:09.76 in the Mile, 4:09.76 in the Mile and 3:23.34 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:50.68
2023 season best1:51.27Feb 11, 2023 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:10.65
Last competitionBig Ten Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 13, 2023 · 1:51.74

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:50.68, Mile Short Track 4:10.65, 2023 season best 1:51.27 (Feb 11, 2023, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Big Ten Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 13, 2023, 1:51.74 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIN 2021United States 800 m all-time list1:49.501,041 pts–
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list4:09.76958 pts–
MileIndoorIN 20204:09.761,007 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorMI 20211:50.681,061 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2023800m 1:50.26–Apr 14, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
2023800m-short-track Indoor1:51.27–Feb 11, 2023Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2022800m-short-track Indoor1:52.02–Jan 22, 2022Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
2022800m Indoor1:52.02–Jan 22, 2022Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
2022800m-short-track 1:52.02–Jan 22, 2022–
2021800m 1:49.50–May 1, 2021Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN (USA)
2021800m-short-track 1:50.68–Feb 19, 2021–
2021800m-short-track Indoor1:50.68–Feb 19, 2021Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Derrick Simmons's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:50.68, set on Feb 19, 2021.

Derrick Simmons competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2023 season best: 1:51.27, set on Feb 11, 2023 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i). Last competition: Big Ten Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 13, 2023, 1:51.74.