This is the progression of world record improvements of the 800 metres W55 division of Masters athletics.
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Incomplete information Pending
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:19.63 | Anne Gilshinan |  Ireland
|
6 April 1964 | Dublin | 8 June 2019 | |
| 2:21.98 | Jeanette Flynn |  Australia
|
4 November 1951 | Brisbane | 11 March 2007 | |
| 2:22.47 | Carolyn Jane Oxton |  United Kingdom
|
21 August 1943 | Bedford | 30 August 1998 | |
| 2:30.53 | Jane Arnold |  United States
|
22 November 1940 | Bloomfield | 8 June 1996 | |
| 2:31.0 | Gerda van Kooten |  Netherlands
|
1 April 1939 | Breda | 12 April 1994 | |
| 2:37.42 | Edeltraud Pohl |  Germany
|
14 July 1936 | Turku | 23 July 1991 | |
| 2:43.41[1] | Anne McKenzie[2] |  South Africa
|
28 July 1925 | Christchurch | 10 Jan 1981 |
References[edit]
- ^ "4th World Veteran Championships" (PDF). Museum of Masters Track & Field.
- ^ Riël Hauman (July 30, 2014). "Obituary For South African Masters Legend Anne McKenzie Who Has Died At 88". Race Results Weekly.