The following table shows the progression of world bests and world records in the 5K run , as recognised by the IAAF . The 5K run is a new event, having been introduced as a world record event in 2017.[ 1]
World Bests (prior to IAAF recognition)[ edit ] Time Athlete Date Place Ref 14:19 Luigi Conti (ITA ) 23 September 1960 Bologna, Italy 13:56 Carlos Lopes (POR ) 18 February 1973 Seia, Portugal 13:31 Mike McLeod (GBR ) 4 April 1984 Newcastle, United Kingdom 13:31 Steve Scott (USA ) 27 March 1988 Carlsbad, United States 13:26 Yobes Ondieki (KEN ) 2 April 1989 Carlsbad, United States 13:12 William Mutwol (KEN ) 29 March 1992 Carlsbad, United States 13:00 Sammy Kipketer (KEN ) 26 March 2000 Carlsbad, United States
Key: - pending ratification by World Athletics Incomplete information Not ratified or later rescinded by World Athletics
World Bests (prior to IAAF recognition)[ edit ] Time Athlete Date Place Ref 16:16 Julie Shea (USA ) 20 September 1981 Jersey City, United States 16:08 Mary Shea (USA ) 14 February 1982 Raleigh, United States 15:29 Lorraine Moller (NZL ) 31 October 1982 Woodland Hills, United States 15:29 Grete Waitz (NOR ) 20 October 1984 West Lafayette, United States 15:26 Liz McColgan (GBR ) 20 December 1987 Derry, United Kingdom 15:20 Lynn Williams (CAN ) 2 April 1989 Carlsbad, United States 15:11 Liz McColgan (GBR ) 14 April 1991 Carlsbad, United States 15:10 Elana Meyer (RSA ) 16 October 1994 Providence, United States 15:05 Rose Cheruiyot (KEN ) 2 April 1995 Carlsbad, United States 14:58 Lydia Cheromei (KEN ) 8 June 1997 Bern, Switzerland 14:57 Paula Radcliffe (GBR ) 2 September 2001 London, United States 14:54 Deena Drossin (USA ) 7 April 2002 Carlsbad, United States 14:54 Birhane Adere (ETH ) 13 April 2003 Carlsbad, United States 14:51 Paula Radcliffe (GBR ) 14 September 2003 London, United States 14:47 Lornah Kiplagat (NED ) 28 March 2004 Brunssum, Netherlands 14:46 Meseret Defar (ETH ) 9 April 2006 Carlsbad, United States 14:32 + Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN ) 9 September 2017 Prague, Czech Republic
^ Not ratified by World Athletics due to lack of international judges. ^ Not ratified by World Athletics due to lack of doping control. ^ uncertified course ^ Ngetich's women's-only record was not certified after World Athletics determined the course was 25 meters too short.[ 14]
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Sprinting 50 metres 60 metres 100 metres 200 metres 400 metres Middle distance Long distance Hurdles Relay 4 × 100 metres 4 × 200 metres 4 × 400 metres 4 × 800 metres 4 × 1500 metres Distance medley relay Walking 10 km 20,000 metres (track) 20 km (road) 35 km 50 km Jumping Throwing Shot put Discus Hammer Javelin Combined events
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