Derrick Taylor

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Shot Put

Derrick Taylor is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 11.21 in the 100m, 21.98 in the 200m, 42.08 in the 4x100m and 17.27 in the SP. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put17.27
2026 season best17.27Apr 11, 2026 · Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
2026 season best
Last competitionJim Green InvitationalMay 2, 2026 · 16.16
Jim Green Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: Shot Put 17.27, 2026 season best 17.27 (Apr 11, 2026, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Jim Green Invitational, May 2, 2026, 16.16

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTX 2024United States 100 m all-time list11.21*825 pts––
200mTX 2024United States 200 m all-time list21.98928 pts––
4x100mTX 2024United States 4 × 100 m all-time list42.08––
SPTN 2026United States Shot Put all-time list17.27958 pts–#532

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP Indoor16.96m–Feb 6, 2026–
2026SP 17.27–Apr 11, 2026Tennessee Invite
2025100m 11.27+4.1Apr 12, 2025Wichita State KT Woodman Classic
2025200m 22.83+3.8Apr 12, 2025Wichita State KT Woodman Classic
2024100m 11.21+2.8Apr 5, 2024WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi, West Texas A&M University Track & Soccer Complex, Canyon, TX
2024200m 21.98+1.7Apr 26, 2024Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
20244x100m 42.08–Mar 23, 2024Charles Austin Classic
2023200m 22.48+1.3May 11, 2023UIL Texas State Championships, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX - 6A
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Derrick Taylor's Shot Put personal best is 17.27, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA).

Derrick Taylor competes in the Shot Put.

2026 season best: 17.27, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA). Last competition: Jim Green Invitational on May 2, 2026, 16.16.