1500 m · World Record
The detailed progression of the world record, and the athletes who set it.
Men · World Record
3:26.00
Hicham El Guerrouj
Morocco · Rome · 14 Jul 1998
Women · World Record
3:48.68
Faith Kipyegon
Kenya · Eugene · 5 Jul 2025
Men's World Record Progression
Current3:26.00Hicham El Guerrouj· 1998
Women's World Record Progression
Current3:48.68Faith Kipyegon· 2025
Record Timeline
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 1998 | Hicham El Guerrouj | Morocco | 3:26.00 | Rome |
| 12 Jul 1995 | Noureddine Morceli | Algeria | 3:27.37 | Nice |
| 6 Sept 1992 | Noureddine Morceli | Algeria | 3:28.86 | Rieti |
| 23 Aug 1985 | Said Aouita | Morocco | 3:29.46 | Berlin |
| 16 Jul 1985 | Steve Cram | Great Britain | 3:29.67 | Nice |
| 4 Sept 1983 | Steve Ovett | Great Britain | 3:30.77 | Rieti |
| 28 Aug 1983 | Sydney Maree | United States | 3:31.24 | Cologne |
| 27 Aug 1980 | Steve Ovett | Great Britain | 3:31.36 | Koblenz |
| 15 Aug 1979 | Sebastian Coe | Great Britain | 3:32.03 | Zurich |
| 2 Feb 1974 | Filbert Bayi | Tanzania | 3:32.16 | Christchurch |