This is the progression of world record improvements of the 1500 metres W40 division of Masters athletics.
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:59.78 | 11.06.1952 | Nice | 01.06.1994 | |||
| 4:20.7 | Joyce Smith | 26.10.1937 | 24.05.1978 | |||
| 4:36.0 | Anne McKenzie | 28.07.1925 | Solingen | 20.07.1967 | ||