This is the progression of world record improvements of the 800 metres M80 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:41.59 | Jose Vicente Rioseco Lopez |  Spain
|
30 April 1941 | A Coruña | 30 April 2021 | |
| 2:48.5 | David Carr |  Australia
|
15 June 1932 | Perth | 26 February 2013 | |
| 2:48.95 | Earl Fee |  Canada
|
22 March 1929 | Toronto | 21 June 2009 | |
| 2:49.0 | David Carr | Australia
|
15 June 1932 | Perth | 14 June 2012 | |
| 2:49.30 | Earl Fee | Canada
|
22 March 1929 | Sydney | 11 October 2009 | |
| 2:49.4 | Harold Chapson |  United States
|
11 July 1902 | Honolulu | 9 October 1983 | |
| 2:53.5 | Harold Chapson | United States
|
11 July 1902 | 11 July 1982 |