This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres M65 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:36.59 | Alastair Walker |  United Kingdom
|
25 May 1956 | 66 years, 80 days | Tullamore | 13 August 2022 | |
| 16:38.8 | Derek Turnbull |  New Zealand
|
5 December 1926 | 65 years, 99 days | Christchurch | 13 March 1992 | |
| 17:13.8 | Rune Bergman |  Sweden
|
8 October 1924 | 65 years, 321 days | Högby | 25 August 1990 | |
| 17:25.3 | John Gilmour |  Australia
|
3 May 1919 | 66 years, 55 days | Rome | 27 June 1985 | |
| 17:40.4 | Clive Davies |  United States
|
17 August 1915 | 66 years, 348 days | 31 July 1982 | ||
| 18:04.06 | Erich Kruzycki |  Germany
|
18 February 1911 | 65 years, 73 days | Göttingen | 1 May 1976 |