This is the progression of world record improvements of the 800 metres M70 division of Masters athletics.
- Key
Incomplete information Pending better indoor records
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:20.45 i | Earl Fee |  Canada
|
22.03.1929 | Boston | 28.03.1999 | |
| 2:20.52 | Earl Fee | Canada
|
22.03.1929 | Hamilton | 17.06.1999 | |
| 2:27.57 | James Lytjen |  United States
|
1921 | Turku | 23.07.1991 | |
| 2:34.5 | Monty Montgomery | United States
|
14.07.1906 | 04.09.1977 | ||
| 2:37.51 | Harold Chapson | United States
|
11.07.1902 | Gresham | 02.07.1976 |