This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres W45 division of Masters athletics.
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:55.71 | 27.01.1951 | Angers | 01.06.1996 | |||
| 16:17.5 | 31.01.1942 | Oslo | 04.07.1987 | |||
| 17:33.3 | Dot Browne | 06.02.1941 | Adelaide | 30.03.1986 | ||
| 17:41.24 | Anne Marie Grüner | 26.05.1940 | Rome | 27.06.1985 | ||
| 18:09.03[1] | Maria Pia d'Orlando | 02.11.1934 | Christchurch | 11.01.1981 | ||
| 18:16.6 | Maria Pia d'Orlando | 02.11.1934 | Helsinki | 08.08.1980 | ||