Derrick Peterson
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
November 28, 1977 Waycross, Georgia |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 800 metres |
| College team | University of Missouri |
| Club | adidas |
Derrick Peterson (born November 28, 1977 in Waycross, Georgia[1]) is a retired American middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 meters.[2] He represented the U.S.A. at the 2004 Summer Olympics . He won the silver medal in the event at the 2001 Summer Universiade and the bronze at the 1999 Summer Universiade.
He was the assistant coach of long sprints and hurdles at his alma mater, the University of Missouri from 2006-2012.[3]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 1999 | Universiade | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 3rd | 800 m | 1:46.75 |
| 1st (h) | 4x400 m relay | 3:05.03 | |||
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 25th (h) | 800 m | 1:48.56 |
| Universiade | Beijing, China | 2nd | 800 m | 1:45.49 | |
| 2004 | World Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 20th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.05 |
| Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 42nd (h) | 800 m | 1:47.60 | |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 meters – 1:45.08 (Sacramento 2004)
- 1000 meters – 2:18
Indoor
- 800 meters – 1:45.88 (Indianapolis 1999)
- 1000 meters – 2:19.82 (Boston 2002)
Cross Country
- 10,000 meters - 32.52.80 (NCAA Champs)
References
- 1 2 USATF profile
- ↑ Derrick Peterson profile at IAAF
- ↑ Mizzou Tigers profile
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