Masters W65 3000 metres world record progression
This is the progression of world record improvements of the 3000 metres W65 division of Masters athletics. Records must be set in properly conducted, official competitions under the standing IAAF rules unless modified by World Masters Athletics.
The W65 division consists of female athletes who have reached the age of 65 but have not yet reached the age of 70, so exactly from their 65th birthday to the day before their 70th birthday.
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Incomplete information Pending better indoor records
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:33.78 | Mariko Yugeta |  Japan
|
13 May 1958 | 65 years, 176 days | Misato | 5 November 2023 | |
| 11:42.8 | Kathryn Martin |  United States
|
30 September 1951 | 65 years, 338 days | Alexandria | 3 September 2017 | |
| 11:35.98 i | Kathryn Martin | United States
|
30 September 1951 | 65 years, 173 days | Daegu | 22 March 2017 | |
| 11:48.2 | Angela Copson |  Great Britain
|
20 April 1947 | 65 years, 96 days | Oxford | 25 July 2012 | |
| 12:07.18 | Theresia Baird |  Australia
|
1 October 1941 | 65 years, 205 days | Springvale | 24 April 2007 | |
| 12:17.49 | Lydia Ritter |  Germany
|
8 November 1938 | 65 years, 215 days | Neuwied | 10 June 2004 | |
| 12:38.7 | Birgitta Eklund |  Sweden
|
3 February 1938 | 65 years, 141 days | Umeå | 24 June 2003 | |
| 12:47.35 | Bruna Miniotti |  Italy
|
30 January 1936 | 65 years, 229 days | Ostia | 16 September 2001 | |
| 12:55.5 | Bruna Miniotti | Italy
|
30 January 1936 | 65 years, 145 days | Bellinzago Novarese | 24 June 2001 | |
| 13:12.60 | Mirka Mettifogo | Italy
|
10 April 1926 | 67 years, 98 days | Santhià | 17 July 1993 | |
| 13:44.70 | Mirka Mettifogo | Italy
|
10 April 1926 | 65 years, 193 days | Foligno | 20 October 1991 |