3000 metres world record progression

Outdoor From 1912–2025, 27 world records have been ratified by World Athletics outdoors in the event. The current world record holder is Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway, with his time of 7:17.55 set in 2024. Pre-IAAF era, to 1912 IAAF era, from 1912 (+) – indicates en route time during longer race. Auto times to the hundredth of a second were accepted by the IAAF for events up to and including 10,000 m from 1981. == Women ==

Outdoor The first record officially recognised by World Athletics (formerly 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 outdoor event. Pre-IAAF, to 1974 IAAF era, from 1974 • - indicates ratified time. Auto times for Bragina's 8:52.8 and 8:27.2 were 8:52.74 and 8:27.12 respectively. Indoor World Athletics has ratified seven short track world records for the women's 3000 metres. == References ==