Masters M40 5000 metres world record progression
This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres M40 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date | Ref |
| 13:06.78 | Bernard Lagat |  United StatesAyd|1974|12|12|2016|8|20USAFRAAthAbbr|hFRAAthAbbr|hNZLAthAbbr|hFRAAthAbbr|hURS |