Women's 3000 Metres World Record Progression
The following table shows the world record progression in the Women's 3,000 metres. The first record officially recognised by the IAAF was set on 6 July 1974 by Lyudmila Bragina from the Soviet Union.
As of June 21, 2009, the IAAF has ratified nine world records in the event.
Read more about Women's 3000 Metres World Record Progression: Pre-IAAF, To 1974, IAAF Era, From 1974, See Also, References
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