This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres W45 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:55.71 | Nicole Leveque |  France
|
27.01.1951 | Angers | 01.06.1996 | |
| 16:17.5 | Evy Palm |  Sweden
|
31.01.1942 | Oslo | 04.07.1987 | |
| 17:33.3 | Dot Browne |  Australia
|
06.02.1941 | Adelaide | 30.03.1986 | |
| 17:41.24 | Anne Marie Grüner |  Germany
|
26.05.1940 | Rome | 27.06.1985 | |
| 18:09.03[1] | Maria Pia d'Orlando |  Italy
|
02.11.1934 | Christchurch | 11.01.1981 | |
| 18:16.6 | Maria Pia d'Orlando | Italy
|
02.11.1934 | Helsinki | 08.08.1980 |