This is the progression of world record improvements of the 400 metres W85 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:41.63 | Emiko Saito | 
Japan
|
13.03.1931 | Chiba | 29.04.2017 | |
| 1:49.46 | Nina Naumenko | 
Russia
|
15.06.1925 | Lignano | 16.09.2011 | |
| 2:07.79 | Patricia Peterson | 
United States
|
14.04.1926 | Sacramento | 06.07.2011 | |
| 2:11.31 [1] | Josephine Gregg |
United States
|
1912 | Tucson | 1997 | |
| 2:11.2 | Matsue Nishiyama |
Japan
|
07.03.1907 | Kyoto | 1992 |