5K run world record progression

This article will address the topic of 5K run world record progression, which has been the subject of great interest and debate in recent decades. 5K run world record progression has captured the attention of academics, professionals and the general public due to its impact on various aspects of contemporary society. Throughout this article, 5K run world record progression will be analyzed in depth, exploring its origin, evolution, implications and possible future scenarios. Different perspectives, theories and studies will be examined that will shed light on this phenomenon, allowing the reader to obtain a comprehensive and critical understanding of 5K run world record progression. Through the detailed examination of this topic, we seek to promote reflection and dialogue around 5K run world record progression, contributing to understanding and generating new ideas and approaches to address the challenges it presents.

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]

Men

World Bests (prior to IAAF recognition)

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

World Records

Key:
  - pending ratification by World Athletics   Incomplete information   Not ratified or later rescinded by World Athletics

Time Athlete Date Place Ref
13:30 +  Bernard Kibet Lagat (KEN) 8 September 2018 Prague, Czech Republic [2]
13:29  Julien Wanders (SUI) 17 February 2019 Monaco [3]
13:29  Edward Cheserek  (KEN) 7 April 2019 Carlsbad, United States
13:22  Robert Keter (KEN) 9 November 2019 Lille, France
13:18  Rhonex Kipruto (KEN) 12 January 2020 Valencia, Spain
12:51  Joshua Cheptegei (UGA) 16 February 2020 Monaco [4]
12:49  Berihu Aregawi (ETH) 31 December 2021 Barcelona [5]

Women

World Bests (prior to IAAF recognition)

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

World Records

Time Athlete Date Place Ref
14:48 +  Caroline Kipkurui (KEN) 8 September 2018 Prague [6]
14:44 Wo  Sifan Hassan (NED) 17 February 2019 Monaco [7]
14:43 Mx  Beatrice Chepkoech (KEN) 14 February 2021 Monaco [8]
14:41 Mx [a][b]  Beth Potter (GBR) 3 April 2021 Barroford [9][10]
14:39 Mx [c]  Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal (NOR) 1 May 2021 Sør-Odal [11]
14:29 Wo  Senbere Teferi (ETH) 12 September 2021 Herzogenaurach [12]
14:19 Mx  Ejgayehu Taye (ETH) 31 December 2021 Barcelona [13]
14:25+ Wo[d]  Agnes Ngetich (KEN) 10 September 2023 Brașov [15]
14:13 Wo  Beatrice Chebet (KEN) 31 December 2023 Barcelona [16]
14:13 + Mx  Agnes Ngetich (KEN) 14 January 2024 Valencia [17]
13:54 Mx  Beatrice Chebet (KEN) 31 December 2024 Barcelona [18]

Notes

  1. ^ Not ratified by World Athletics due to lack of international judges.
  2. ^ Not ratified by World Athletics due to lack of doping control.
  3. ^ uncertified course
  4. ^ Ngetich's women's-only record was not certified after World Athletics determined the course was 25 meters too short.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Summary of key changes to IAAF Competition Rules, as of June 2018". IAAF. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  2. ^ Nicole Jeffery (17 February 2019). "Wanders and Hassan set world 5km records in Monaco". IAAF. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  3. ^ Nicole Jeffery (17 February 2019). "Wanders and Hassan set world 5km records in Monaco". IAAF. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Cheptegei breaks world 5km record in Monaco". World Athletics. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Taye and Aregawi break world 5km records in Barcelona". World Athletics. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  6. ^ Nicole Jeffery (17 February 2019). "Wanders and Hassan set world 5km records in Monaco". IAAF. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  7. ^ Nicole Jeffery (17 February 2019). "Wanders and Hassan set world 5km records in Monaco". IAAF. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Chepkoech breaks world 5km record in Monaco". World Athletics. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  9. ^ Sean Ingle (4 April 2021). "No drug testers means Beth Potter's 5km record run likely to be chalked off". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  10. ^ Jason Henderson (3 April 2021). "Beth Potter beats world record time at Podium 5km". athleticsweekly.com. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  11. ^ Yasmin Sunde Hoel; Malin Jørnholt (1 May 2021). "Grøvdal med tidenes raskeste løp, men får trolig ikke verdensrekord: – Utrolig dårlig" (in Norwegian). NRK. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  12. ^ Phil Minshull (12 September 2021). "Tirop and Teferi smash world records in Herzogenaurach". World Athletics. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Taye and Aregawi break world 5km records in Barcelona". World Athletics. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  14. ^ Marley Dickinson (25 September 2023). "Kenyan runner loses two world records due to short course". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Ngetich breaks women-only world 10km record in Brasov". World Athletics. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Chebet breaks world 5km record with 14:13 in Barcelona | REPORT | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Ngetich smashes world 10km record with 28:46 in Valencia". World Athletics. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  18. ^ "FLASH: Chebet smashes world 5km record with 13:54 in Barcelona | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-12-31.