This is the progression of world record improvements of the 3000 metres M55 division of Masters athletics. Records must be set in properly conducted, official competitions under the standing IAAF rules unless modified by World Masters Athletics.
The M55 division consists of male athletes who have reached the age of 55 but have not yet reached the age of 60, so exactly from their 55th birthday to the day before their 60th birthday.
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Incomplete information Pending better indoor records
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:47.71i | Shane Healy |  Ireland
|
5 October 1968 | 55 years, 93 days | Abbotstown | 6 January 2024 | ||
| 8:56.80 | Keith Bateman |  Australia
|
29 June 1955 | 55 years, 137 days | Sydney | 13 November 2010 | ||
| 8:57.28 | Ron Robertson |  New Zealand
|
3 June 1941 | 55 years, 250 days | Wanganui | 8 February 1997 | ||
| 9:01.8 | Gunther Hesselmann |  Germany
|
3 August 1925 | 55 years, 346 days | Dülmen | 15 July 1981 |