Track · WORLD RECORD REFERENCE

1000 m world records.

1 000 meters. Explore official performances and your own targets.

Ratified records

Men · Outdoor track

2:11.83

Ratified

Emmanuel Wanyonyi · KEN

Monaco (MON) · 2026-07-10

World Athletics source

Source checked 2026-09-10

Women · Outdoor track

2:28.98

Ratified

Svetlana Masterkova · RUS

Brussels (BEL) · 1996-08-23

World Athletics source

Source checked 2026-09-10

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