Athlete World Records

Meet the record-breakers who defied all odds in history.

David Rudisha – 800m World Record (Men)

The men’s 800-meter world record holder, David Rudisha, set his record on August 9, 2012, at the London Olympics. His record time was 1 minute 40.91 seconds.

  • • Weight: 76 kg
  • • Height: 1.88 meters (6.2 feet)

Jarmila Kratochvílová – 800m World Record (Women)

The women’s 800-meter world record was set by Jarmila Kratochvílová on July 26, 1983, in Munich. Her record time was 1 minute 53.28 seconds, and it still stands today.

  • • Weight: 65 kg
  • • Height: 1.70 meters (5.6 feet)