This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres M70 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:15.53 | Ron Robertson | 
New Zealand
|
03.06.1941 | Sacramento | 06.07.2011 | |
| 18:33.38 | Ed Whitlock | 
Canada
|
06.03.1931 | Brisbane | 06.07.2001 | |
| 18:34.61 | Derek Turnbull |
New Zealand
|
05.12.1926 | Durban | 23.07.1997 | |
| 18:43.61 | Warren Utes | 
United States
|
25.06.1920 | Turku | 23.07.1991 | |
| 18:46.62 | John Gilmour | 
Australia
|
03.05.1919 | Eugene | 01.08.1989 | |
| 19:07.68 | Theodor Saxe | 
Germany
|
31.12.1916 | Eggenfelden | 09.07.1988 | |
| 19:33.0 | John Farrell | 
United Kingdom
|
12.06 1909 | Crystal Palace | 20.06.1979 | |
| 19:59.3 [1] | Einar Nordin | 
Sweden
|
03.07.1906 | Gothenburg | 12.08.1977 |