This is the progression of world record improvements of the 1500 metres M45 division of Masters athletics.
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:48.53 | Jesus Borrego Llamas | 16.07.1961 | Monterrey | 20.06.2008 | ||
| 3:52.43 | Jesus Borrego Llamas | 16.07.1961 | Herrera | 12.07.2008 | ||
| 3:56.39 | John Hinton | 01.05.1962 | Durham | 06.05.2007 | ||
| 3:58.3 | Peter Molloy | 08.01.1949 | Watford | 09.08.1995 | ||
| 3:59.24 | Ken Sparks | 25.01.1945 | New York City | 29.07.1990 | ||
| 3:59.90 | James McNamara | 17.04.1939 | Dublin | 27.05.1984 | ||
| 4:03.2 | Piet Majoor | 30.01.1932 | Amsterdam | 08.06.1977 | ||