Kansas State University Athletics
2023-24 Track & Field Roster
Clarke, Darian

Darian Clarke
- Position:
- Sprints
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- High School:
- St. Michael
Bio
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)
Personal Bests
HONORS
AS A JUNIOR (2023-24)
OUTDOOR
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022-23)
OUTDOOR
Did not compete during the season.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2021-22)
OUTDOOR
AS A FRESHMAN (2020-21)
OUTDOOR
PRIOR TO K-STATE
IN THE CLASSROOM
PERSONAL
Personal Bests
60 Meters | 6.83 (KU-KSU-WSU Triangular, 1/12/24) |
100 Meters | 10.54 (0.1) (Big 12 Championships, 5/13-15/22) |
200 Meters | 20.97 (1.2) (Big 12 Championships, 5/12-14/23) |
300 Meters | 35.91 (K-State Winter Invitational, 12/11/21) |
4x100 Relay | 40.30 (UTSA Invitational, 3/18-20/21) |
4x400 Relay | 3:12.19 (Rock Chalk Classic, 4/29/23) |
HONORS
- 2024 Academic All-Big 12 Team
- 2023 Academic All-Big 12 Team
- 2022 Academic All-Big 12 Team
AS A JUNIOR (2023-24)
OUTDOOR
- Finished 3rd in the 200m dash at the Shocker Spring Invitational (3/29-30/24) in 21.69 seconds.
- Ran in the 300m dash at the Hurricane Invitational (3/15-16/24) in 34.32 seconds, also running in the 4x400 where his team finished 3rd with a time of 3:14.26.
- Ran in the preliminary 200m dash at the Big 12 Championship (2/23-24/24) where he ran in 21.56 seconds in 20th place.
- Competed in the 200m dash at the Tyson Invitational (2/9-10/24) in 21.68 seconds.
- During the DeLoss Dodds Invitational (2/1-3/24) he finished 4th in the 200m dash in 21.35 seconds and in the 60m dash preliminary round in 6.91 seconds.
- At the Texas Tech Corky Classic (1/19-20/24) he competed in the 60m dash in 6.85 seconds.
- Won the 60m dash with a new personal best at the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular (1/12/24) in 6.83 seconds, his fastest time since 2021, also finishing runner-up in the 200m dash in 21.82 seconds.
- In the first meet of the season at the Bob Timmons Challenge (12/2/23) his 4x400 relay team won with a time of 3:15.16.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022-23)
OUTDOOR
- Recorded consecutive personal bests in the 200m dash, competing in the preliminary race at the Big 12 Championships (5/12-14/23) in 20.97 seconds. Also ran in the 4x400 relay in 3:10.34 where his team finished 6th.
- Ran in the 200m dash at the Ward Haylett Invitational (5/6/23) with a 2nd place time of 20.99, his best since the Ward Haylett in 2021.
- Competed in his first 4x400 relay at the Rock Chalk Classic (4/29/23) where his team finished 2nd with a time of 3:12.19.
- At the Mt. SAC Relays (4/13-15/23) he ran in the 100m dash in 10.71 seconds.
- Ran in two events at the ESU Relays (3/23-25/23), the 100m dash in 10.59 seconds and the 200m dash in 22.75 seconds.
- In his first meet of the season at the UTSA Invitational (3/17-18/23) he competed in the 100m dash in 11.31 seconds.
Did not compete during the season.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2021-22)
OUTDOOR
- At the Big 12 Championships (5/13-15/22) he recorded a 100m personal best of 10.54 seconds, placing 18th in the preliminary race.
- Finished runner-up with his 4x100 relay team at 40.70 seconds in the Texas Tech Corky Classic (4/29-30/22).
- Placed 5th in the 60m dash in 6.93 seconds in the Kansas State Winter Invitational (12/11/21).
- Ran his fastest 300m dash in 35.91 seconds finishing 8th in the Kansas State Winter Invitational (12/11/21).
AS A FRESHMAN (2020-21)
OUTDOOR
- Finished 6th with his 4x100 relay team at 41.05 seconds in the Big 12 Championships (5/14-16/21).
- Won the 200m dash in 21.63 seconds at the KSU Ward Haylett (5/7-8/21), also winning the 100m dash with a time of 10.69.
- Won with his 4x100 relay with a team personal best time of 40.30 in the UTSA Invitational (3/18-20/21).
- Finished 3rd in the 60m dash at 7.00 seconds in the KSU DeLoss Dodds Invitational (1/29-30/21).
- In his first collegiate meet he finished 4th in the 60m dash at 6.96 seconds in the KSU-KU-WSU Triangular (1/16/21).
PRIOR TO K-STATE
- Was a finalist at the 2017 Carifta Games and earned a bronze medal in 2018
- Was named a 2018 Youth Olympian
- Won a double silver medal at the 2019 NACAC U18
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Majoring in Business Administration
PERSONAL
- Son of Andrea Clarke and Glenfield Nurse
- Has three siblings; Mario, Marlo and Kevon
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Saturday, August 30
K-State TF | NCAA Championship Recap
Tuesday, June 17
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Monday, June 16
K-State Track and Field | Coach Geopfert Post Meet Comments - NCAA Championships / Men's Finals
Saturday, June 14