This is the progression of world record improvements of the 3000 metres W80 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 W80 division consists of female athletes who have reached the age of 80 but have not yet reached the age of 85, so exactly from their 80th birthday to the day before their 85th birthday.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:32.63 | Melitta Czerwenka |  Germany
|
30 April 1930 | Saarbrücken | 14 July 2011 | 81 years, 75 days | |
| 15:34.64 | Melitta Czerwenka | Germany
|
30 April 1930 | Saarbrücken | 29 July 2010 | 80 years, 90 days | |
| 18:20.6 | Anne Clarke |  United States
|
21 September 1909 | 7 July 1990 | 80 years, 289 days | ||
| 19:18.07 | Ivy Granstrom |  Canada
|
28 September 1911 | Richmond | 3 July 1992 | 80 years, 279 days |