This is the progression of world record improvements of the 400 metres M80 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10.01 | Hijiya Hisamitsu |  Japan
|
01.09.1931 | Miyazaki | 09.09.2012 | |
| 1:10.27 | Hiroo Tanaka | Japan
|
08.12.1930 | Tanzawa | 19.06.2011 | |
| 1:10.64 | Earl Fee |  Canada
|
22.03.1929 | Raleigh | 01.05.2009 | |
| 1:12.85 | Mike Johnston |  Australia
|
1921 | Adelaide | 01.04.2002 | |
| 1:15.4 | Harold Chapson |  United States
|
11.07.1902 | Honolulu | 09.07.1983 |