This is the progression of world record improvements of the 100 metres M85 division of Masters athletics.
- Key
Incomplete information Wind aided Pending
| Hand | Auto | Wind | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.08 | 1.9 | Hiroo Tanaka |  Japan
|
08.12.1930 | Akita | 25.06.2017 | |
| 15.97 | 0.5 | Yoshiyuki Shimizu |  Brazil
|
14.07.1928 | Porto Alegre | 19.10.2013 | |
| 16.13 | Roderick Parker |  United States
|
09.11.1918 | Catoosa | 17.07.2004 | ||
| 16.22 | 0.0 | Roderick Parker | United States
|
09.11.1918 | Decatur | 06.08.2004 | |
| 16.16 | 1.3 | Giichi Suda | Japan
|
16.09.1912 | Konosu | 23.08.1998 | |
| 16.0 | Vittorio Colo |  Italy
|
09.11.1911 | Santhià | 28.06.1997 | ||
| 16.3 | Duncan McLean |  United Kingdom
|
22.12.1884 | San Diego | 06.07.1973 |