This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres M55 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:29.7 | Keith Bateman |  Australia
|
29.06.1955 | Sydney | 05.01.2011 | |
| 15:37.0 | Michael Hager |  United Kingdom
|
06.09.1950 | Coventry | 06.05.2006 | |
| 15:41.72 | Ron Robertson |  New Zealand
|
03.06.1941 | Hastings | 15.02.1997 | |
| 15:42.35 | Günther Hesselmann |  Germany
|
03.08.1925 | Essen | 27.06.1981 | |
| 15:52.8 | Jack Ryan | Australia
|
30.04.1922 | Melbourne | 20.04.1978 | |
| 15:57.0 | John Gilmour | Australia
|
03.05.1919 | Perth | 08.08.1975 | |
| George McGrath | Australia
|
10.12.1919 | Sydney | 26.04.1976 |