This is the progression of world record improvements of the 3000 metres W55 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 W55 division consists of female athletes who have reached the age of 55 but have not yet reached the age of 60, so exactly from their 55th birthday to the day before their 60th birthday.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:03.91 | Silke Schmidt |  Germany
|
07 Aug 1959 | Utrecht | 10 Jul 2015 | |
| 10:13.8 | Sandra Branney |  United Kingdom
|
30 April 1954 | Edinburgh | 31 May 2009 | |
| 10:38.8 | Bernardine Portenski |  New Zealand
|
26 August 1949 | Wellington | 22 January 2005 | |
| 11:17.5 | Lucia Soranzo |  Italy
|
13 December 1948 | Imola | 10 June 2004 |