1000 metres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Athletics1000 metres |
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| World records | |
| Men |  Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN) 2:11.83 (2026) |
| Women |  Svetlana Masterkova (RUS) 2:28.98 (1996) |
| Short track world records | |
| Men |  Ayanleh Souleiman (DJI) 2:14.20 (2016) |
| Women |  Maria Mutola (MOZ) 2:30.94 (1999) |
| World junior (U20) records | |
| Men |  Niels Laros (NED) 2:14.37 (2024) |
| Women |  Audrey Werro (SUI) 2:34.89 (2023) |
The 1000 metres is a running race in track and field where athletes run a distance of 1000 metres, which is the same as 1 kilometre. It's not as common as some other races, but it's still an exciting middle-distance running event! To complete this race on a standard outdoor track (which is 400 metres long), runners go around two and a half times. If they are on an indoor track (usually 200 metres long), they complete five laps.
World Records in the 1000 Metres
Athletes from all over the world compete to set the fastest times in the 1000 metres. These amazing achievements are called world records!
Outdoor World Records
The fastest time ever recorded by a man in an outdoor 1000 metres race was 2 minutes and 11.83 seconds. This incredible record was set by Emmanuel Wanyonyi from Kenya on 10 July 2026 in Monaco.
For women, the fastest outdoor time is 2 minutes and 28.98 seconds. This record belongs to Svetlana Masterkova from Russia, who achieved it on 23 August 1996 in Brussels.
Indoor World Records
Runners also compete on indoor tracks, which are usually shorter. The records for indoor races are also very impressive!
The men's indoor world record for the 1000 metres is 2 minutes and 14.20 seconds. This was set by Ayanleh Souleiman from Djibouti on 17 February 2016 in Stockholm.
For women, the indoor world record is 2 minutes and 30.94 seconds. This record was set by Maria Mutola from Mozambique on 15 February 1999, also in Stockholm.
