This is the progression of world record improvements of the 400 metres W80 division of Masters athletics.
- Key
Incomplete information Pending better indoor records
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:29.84 | Rietje Dijkman |  Netherlands
|
21 June 1939 | Caorle | 9 September 2019 | |
| 1:31.10i | Emma Mazzenga |  Italy
|
1 August 1933 | Budapest | 30 March 2014 | |
| 1:31.21 | Emma Mazzenga | Italy
|
1 August 1933 | Padua | 1 September 2013 | |
| 1:39.99 | Christine Du Plooy |  South Africa
|
25 March 1931 | Kings Park | 29 April 2011 | |
| 1:40.45 | Polly Clarke |  United States
|
17 July 1910 | Indianapolis | 3 August 1990 |