This is the progression of world record improvements of the 3000 metres M70 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 M70 division consists of male athletes who have reached the age of 70 but have not yet reached the age of 75, so exactly from their 70th birthday to the day before their 75th birthday.
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Incomplete information Pending better indoor records
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:38.98 | Eddy Vierendeels |  Belgium
|
7 November 1952 | 70 years, 233 days | Ninove | 28 June 2023 | [1] | |
| 10:40.56 | John Bermingham |  Australia
|
24 June 1951 | 71 years, 270 days | Bendigo | 21 March 2023 | ||
| 10:38.15 i | Luciano Moser |  Italy
|
28 January 1953 | 70 years, 36 days | Padova | 5 March 2023 | ||
| 10:42.40 | Simon Herlaar |  Netherlands
|
28 June 1929 | 70 years, 4 days | Beverwijk | 2 July 1999 | ||
| 11:00.0 | Rune Bergman |  Sweden
|
8 October 1924 | 70 years, 19 days | Göteborg | 27 October 1994 | ||
| 11:50.0 | Pietro Nasi | Italy
|
11 December 1917 | 70 years, 324 days | Catania | 30 October 1988 |
References
edit- ^ "3000m Result". atletiek.nu. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.