World Records — 50 km Race Walk Women

The 50 km Race Walk Women world record stands at 3:59:15, set by Hong Liu (CHN) in 2019. Explore its full progression through athletics history.

Record progression

Mark over the years. The higher the curve, the better the record.

2019Hong LiuCurrentPending ratification

—Mar 9, 2019HuangshanOngoing3:59:15-321.00s

—May 5, 2018Taicang10 months4:04:36-80.00s

—Aug 13, 2017London9 months4:05:56-150.00s

—Jan 15, 2017Porto de Mós7 months4:08:26—

FAQ

Who holds the 50 km Race Walk Women world record?

Hong Liu (China) holds the 50 km Race Walk Women world record with 3:59:15, set on March 9, 2019 in Huangshan.

Who held the 50 km Race Walk Women world record before Hong Liu?

Rui Liang (China) held it with 4:04:36, from May 5, 2018 until March 9, 2019 (0 years).

How many times has the 50 km Race Walk Women world record been improved?

Elite Trackr's progression lists 3 improvements since 2017, when Inês Henriques set 4:08:26.