This is the progression of world record improvements of the 800 metres W85 division of Masters athletics.
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:58.15 | Yoko Nakano | 1 December 1935 | Tokyo | 23 October 2021 | |||
| 4:09.58 | Melitta Czerwenka-Nagel | 30 April 1930 | Ancona | 31 March 2016 | |||
| 4:15.99 | Melitta Czerwenka-Nagel | 30 April 1930 | Lyon | 9 August 2015 | |||
| 4:56.10 | Vladylena Kokina | 13 October 1926 | Littau | 24 August 2012 | |||
| 4:44.68 | Margaret Prowse | 13 July 1920 | Melbourne | 28 March 2009 | |||
| 5:00.58 | Rosario Iglesias Rocha | 20 September 1910 | Durban | 22 July 1997 | |||
| 5:14.43 | Matsue Nishiyama | 7 March 1907 | Miyazaki | 15 October 1993 |