Masters M55 discus world record progression is the progression of world record improvements of the discus M55 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 M55 division consists of male 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. The M55 division throws a 1.5 kg implement.[1]
| Distance | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.58 | Klaus Liedtke | 05.01.1941 | Medelby | 08.10.2000 | |
| 59.00 | Klaus Albers | 12.01.1940 | Loxstedt | 11.06.1998 | |
| 55.48 | Wendell Palmer | 22.04.1932 | 05.06.1988 | ||
| 54.44 | Larry Pratt | 01.07.1941 | St. George | 25.10.1996 | |
| 53.98 | Kauko Jouppila | 03.03.1921 | 03.09.1977 | ||
| 53.78 | Peter Speckens | 28.05.1935 | Eppstein | 21.05.1991 | |
| 52.24 | Bertil Tallberg | 25.02.1932 | Karlstad | 26.09.1987 | |
| 50.62 | Karl Heinz Wendel | 17.06.1930 | Pinkafeld | 22.08.1987 | |
| 50.38 | Pentti Saarikoski | 13.01.1926 | 1981 | ||
| 49.20 | Konstanty Maksimczyk | 10.06.1914 | Bristol | 06.06.1974 | |