This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres W55 division of Masters athletics.
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:29.28 | 07.08.1959 | 27.06.2015 | ||||
| 17:42.56 | 07.08.1959 | 05.09.2014 | ||||
| 17:52.82 | Sandra Branney | 30.04.1954 | 21.06.2009 | |||
| 17:58.05 | 26.08.1949 | 06.02.2005 | ||||
| 18:32.5 | Edeltraud Pohl | 14.07.1936 | 25.01.1992 | |||
| 18:56.07 | Denise Alfvoet | 13.10.1935 | Andenne | 09.05.1991 | ||
| 19:32.07 | 19.10.1929 | Eugene | 04.08.1989 | |||
| 19:32.86 | Valborg Ostberg | 14.05.1931 | Malmö | 30.07.1986 | ||