800 m · World Record
The detailed progression of the world record, and the athletes who set it.
Men · World Record
1:40.91
David Rudisha
Kenya · London · 9 Aug 2012
Women · World Record
1:53.28
Jarmila Kratochvilova
Czechoslovakia · Munich · 26 Jul 1983
Men's World Record Progression
Current1:40.91David Rudisha· 2012
Women's World Record Progression
Current1:53.28Jarmila Kratochvilova· 1983
Record Timeline
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2012 | David Rudisha | Kenya | 1:40.91 | London |
| 29 Aug 2010 | David Rudisha | Kenya | 1:41.01 | Rieti |
| 22 Aug 2010 | David Rudisha | Kenya | 1:41.09 | Berlin |
| 24 Aug 1997 | Wilson Kipketer | Denmark | 1:41.11 | Cologne |
| 13 Aug 1997 | Wilson Kipketer | Denmark | 1:41.24 | Zurich |
| 10 Jun 1981 | Sebastian Coe | Great Britain | 1:41.73 | Florence |
| 5 Jul 1979 | Sebastian Coe | Great Britain | 1:42.33 | Oslo |
| 21 Aug 1977 | Alberto Juantorena | Cuba | 1:43.44 | Sofia |
| 25 Jul 1976 | Alberto Juantorena | Cuba | 1:43.50 | Montreal |