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Women's 400 m

The current women's 400 m record is 47.60 s, held by Marita Koch, set on October 6, 1985. Last checked October 9, 2026.

47.60

s

Marita Koch

Canberra, Australia, 1985

Holder: Marita Koch
Record: 47.60 s
Location: Canberra, Australia
Date set: October 6, 1985
Recognized by: World Athletics
Last checked: October 9, 2026

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