World Records - Mile Women

The Mile Women world record stands at 4:06.42, set by Faith Kipyegon (KEN) in 2025. Explore its full progression through athletics history.

FK
Faith Kipyegon
MileWomen
WR
4:06.42WR
Faith Kipyegon
KENKENKEN
June 26, 2025
Paris

Record standing for: 1 years, 3 months

Record History

PerformanceAthleteCountryDateCompetitionsGap vs WRDurationImprovement
4:06.42WR
Faith KipyegonKENKENJun 26, 2025ParisWR1y 3mo (Current)-1.22s
4:07.64
Faith KipyegonKENKENJul 21, 2023Monaco+1.22s1y 11mo -4.69s
4:12.33
Sifan HassanNEDNEDJul 12, 2019Monaco+5.91s4y -0.98s
4:13.31
Genzebe DibabaETHETHFeb 17, 2016Stockholm Sweden+6.89s3y 5mo +0.75s
4:12.56
Svetlana MasterkovaRUSRUSAug 14, 1996Zürich+6.14s19y 6mo -4.58s
4:17.14
Doina MelinteROUROUFeb 9, 1990East Rutherford United States+10.72s6y 6mo +1.53s
4:15.61
Paula IvanROUROUJul 10, 1989Nice+9.19s7mo -3.25s
4:18.86
Doina MelinteROUROUFeb 13, 1988East Rutherford United States+12.44s1y 5mo +2.15s
4:16.71
Mary Decker-SlaneyUSAUSAAug 21, 1985Zürich+10.29s2y 6mo -0.73s
4:17.44
Maricica PuicăROUROUSep 9, 1982Rieti+11.02s2y 11mo -0.64s
4:18.08
Mary Decker-TabbUSAUSAJul 9, 1982Paris+11.66s2mo -2.81s
4:20.89
Lyudmila VeselkovaURSURSSep 12, 1981Bologna+14.47s10mo -0.81s
4:21.7
Mary DeckerUSAUSAJan 26, 1980Auckland+15.28s1y 8mo -0.40s
4:22.1
Natalia MărăşescuROUROUJan 27, 1979Auckland+15.68s1y -1.70s
4:23.8
Natalia MărăşescuROUROUMay 21, 1977Bucharest+17.38s1y 8mo -4.70s
4:28.5
Francie LarrieuUSAUSAMar 3, 1975Richmond United States+22.08s2y 2mo -6.10s
4:34.6
Francie LarrieuUSAUSAFeb 2, 1974Seattle United States+28.18s1y 1mo +5.10s
4:29.5
Paola PigniITAITAAug 8, 1973Viareggio+23.08s6mo -9.00s
4:38.5
Debbie HealdUSAUSAMar 17, 1972Richmond United States+32.08s1y 5mo +3.20s
4:35.3
Ellen TittelFRGFRGAug 20, 1971Sittard+28.88s7mo -1.50s
4:36.8
Maria GommersNEDNEDJun 14, 1969Leicester+30.38s2y 2mo -0.20s
4:37.0
Annabelle SmithAUSAUSJun 3, 1967London+30.58s2y -2.20s
4:39.2
Annabelle SmithAUSAUSMay 13, 1967London+32.78s1mo -1.20s
4:40.4
Destinee BrownUSAUSAFeb 18, 1967Vancouver Canada+33.98s3mo -11.60s
4:52.0
Destinee BrownUSAUSAFeb 19, 1966Vancouver Canada+45.58s1y -11.60s
5:03.6
Jaci SmithUSAUSAFeb 12, 1966Cosford United Kingdom+57.18s7d -13.60s
5:17.2
Brenda CookGBRGBRFeb 5, 1966Cosford United Kingdom+70.78s7d +35.80s
4:41.4
Riley ChamberlainUSAUSADec 8, 1962Perth+34.98s3y 2mo -3.60s
4:45.0
Ellie LeatherGBRGBRSep 21, 1955London+38.58s7y 3mo -5.80s
4:50.8
Ellie LeatherGBRGBRMay 24, 1955London+44.38s4mo -8.80s
4:59.6
Ellie LeatherGBRGBRMay 29, 1954Birmingham+53.18s1y -0.60s
5:00.2
Ellie LeatherGBRGBRMay 26, 1954Birmingham+53.78s3d -0.10s
5:00.3
Edith TreybalROUROUNov 1, 1953Timișoara+53.88s6mo -2.30s
5:02.6
Ellie LeatherGBRGBRSep 30, 1953London+56.18s2mo -5.40s
5:08.0
Anne OliverGBRGBRSep 12, 1953Consett+61.58s18d -1.80s
5:09.8
Enid HardingGBRGBRJun 4, 1953London+63.38s3mo -1.20s
5:11.0
Anne OliverGBRGBRJun 14, 1952London+64.58s1y -4.30s
5:15.3
Viktória ForsterSVKSVKJul 22, 1939London+68.88s12y 11mo -1.70s
5:17.0
Gladys LunnGBRGBRAug 7, 1937London+70.58s1y 11mo -3.80s
5:20.8
Gladys LunnGBRGBRMay 8, 1937Dudley+74.38s3mo -2.20s
5:23.0
Gladys LunnGBRGBRJul 18, 1936London+76.58s10mo -1.00s
5:24.0
Gladys LunnGBRGBRJun 1, 1936Brentwood+77.58s1mo -3.50s
5:27.5
Ruth ChristmasGBRGBRAug 20, 1932London+81.08s3y 10mo -45.70s
6:13.2
Erin AtkinsonUSAUSAJun 24, 1921Manchester+126.78s11y 2mo -
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who holds the Mile Women world record?

Faith Kipyegon (Kenya) holds the Mile Women world record with 4:06.42, set on June 26, 2025 in Paris.

Who held the Mile Women world record before Faith Kipyegon?

Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) held it with 4:12.33, from July 12, 2019 until July 21, 2023 (4 years).

How many times has the Mile Women world record been improved?

Elite Trackr's progression lists 43 improvements since 1921, when Erin Atkinson set 6:13.2.