This is the progression of world record improvements of the 400 metres hurdles W40 division of Masters athletics.
Key
HandAutoAthleteNationalityBirthdateLocationDate58.35 Barbara Gähling 20.01.1965 Erfurt21.07.200758.3 Gowry Retchakan Hodge 21.06.1960 Hoo03.09.20001:02.08 Maria Jesus Sanguos 08.01.1955 Pontevedra22.06.19951:02.80 Jan Hynes 03.04.1944 19871:02.7 Karin Von Riewel 09.12.1948 Willich14.06.19901:03.58 Jan Hynes 03.04.1944Melbourne05.12.1987
References
Masters Athletics 400 m hurdles list