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Derrick Thompson

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Birth dateFeb 24, 1973
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Derrick Thompson is a United States sprinter, born on February 24, 1973. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.26 in the 100m, 20.31 in the 200m, 46.93 in the 400m, 6.78 in the 60m and 20.36 in the 200m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
200 Metres Short Track
20.36
100 m
10.26
2007 season best
23.82
Mar 10, 2007 · Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2007 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 20.36, 100 m 10.26, 2007 season best 23.82 (Mar 10, 2007, Landover, MD (USA) (i)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
200m
23.82-Mar 10, 2007
↓
Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2007
200m-short-track
23.82-Mar 10, 2007
↓
Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2006
200m
22.59+0.0May 11, 2006
↓
Abilene, TX (USA)
1998
200m
21.11+0.0Apr 17, 1998
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA)
1997
60m
6.78-Jan 31, 1997-Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1997
200m
21.20-Jan 31, 1997
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1997
200m-short-track
21.20-Jan 31, 1997
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1996
100m
10.53-0.1May 24, 1996
↓
Rhede (GER)
1996
200m-short-track
20.36-Mar 8, 1996
↓
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
1996
200m
20.69+3.3Apr 21, 1996
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1996
400m
46.93-Apr 27, 1996-La Gosier (FRA)
1995
100m
10.26+0.6May 21, 1995
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1995
200m
20.31+0.2May 21, 1995
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1995
200m-short-track
20.86-Mar 10, 1995
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1994
100m
10.20+3.5May 14, 1994
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA)
1993
100m
9.9h+3.4May 8, 1993
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA)
1993
200m
20.35+3.0May 8, 1993
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA)

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m-short-track
23.82-Mar 10Landover Nike Indoor Nationals, Landover, MD (i)

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.59+0.0May 11Abilene ACU Open, Abilene, TX

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.11+0.0Apr 17Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m-short-track
21.20-Jan 31Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)
60m
6.78-Jan 31Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)
200m-short-track
21.28-Jan 24Fayetteville Bank of Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR (i)
200m-short-track
21.43-Jan 17Fayetteville, AR (i)

1996

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.53-0.1May 24Rhede International, Rhede
200m
21.32+0.1May 24Rhede International, Rhede
400m
46.93-Apr 27Gosier, La Gosier
200m
20.69+3.3Apr 21Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Open, Walnut, CA
200m-short-track
20.36-Mar 8NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
200m-short-track
21.50-Jan 26Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)

1995

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.26+0.6May 21Tuscaloosa SEC, Tuscaloosa, AL
200m
20.31+0.2May 21Tuscaloosa SEC, Tuscaloosa, AL
200m-short-track
20.86-Mar 10NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Indianapolis, IN (i)

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.20+3.5May 14Fayetteville, AR

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.59-May 26Fayetteville, AR
100m
9.9HT+3.4May 8Fayetteville, AR
200m
20.35+3.0May 8Fayetteville, AR

Honours

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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

200 Metres Short Track

1996
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

200 Metres Short Track

1995
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Derrick Thompson's 200 Metres Short Track personal best?

Derrick Thompson's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 20.36, set on Mar 8, 1996 in Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).

Which events does Derrick Thompson compete in?

Derrick Thompson competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 100 m.

How did Derrick Thompson perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 23.82, set on Mar 10, 2007 in Landover, MD (USA) (i).