Women's 60 metres world record progression explained

The following table shows the world record progression in the women's indoor 60 metres, as recognised by the IAAF.

The IAAF have officially ratified world indoor records since 1 January 1987. Previous to this, they were regarded as world indoor bests. As such, the existing world indoor best, Nelli Cooman's 7.00 secs, was deemed to be the inaugural world indoor record.[1]

Progression

World bests

World bests 60 metres 1966–86
Athlete (Nation)Time in sLocationDate
7.2 Westfalenhalle, West Germany27 March 1966
7.2Rotterdam, Netherlands11 March 1973
7.2Rotterdam, Netherlands11 March 1973
7.2Rotterdam, Netherlands11 March 1973
7.24Gothenburg, Sweden10 March 1974
7.22Gothenburg, Sweden10 March 1974
7.16Gothenburg, Sweden10 March 1974
7.12Milan, Italy12 March 1978
7.12Berlin, East Germany12 January 1980
7.10Senftenberg, East Germany26 January 1980
7.10Senftenberg, East Germany14 February 1981
7.08Senftenberg, East Germany29 January 1983
7.04Senftenberg, East Germany16 February 1985

World records

World records of 60 metres since 1987
Athlete (Nation)Time in sLocationDate
7.00Madrid, Spain23 February 1986
6.96Madrid, Spain14 February 1992
6.92Madrid, Spain11 February 1993[2]
6.92Madrid, Spain9 February 1995[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Famous will get best help money can buy . Royal Gazette . 30 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Privalova takes 60-meter women's indoor world record . UPI Archives . 30 April 2018.
  3. Web site: Women 60m Indoor . IAAF . 30 April 2018.

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