Derek Owen Froude (born 20 April 1959 in Wellington) is a former long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country at two Summer Olympics: 1984 (Los Angeles) and 1992 (Barcelona). He finished in 34th and 35th place in the men's marathon. He set his personal best (2:11:25) in the classic distance in 1983.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  New Zealand | ||||
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 34th | 2:19:44 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 35th | 2:19:37 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | — | DNF |
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