title: Masters M85 hammer throw world record progression
text: # Masters M85 hammer throw world record progression
  
  Masters M85 hammer throw world record progression is the progression of world record improvements of the hammer throw M85 division of Masters athletics. Records must be set in properly conducted, official competitions under the standing IAAF rules unless modified by World Masters Athletics.
  
  The M85 division consists of male athletes who have reached the age of 85 but have not yet reached the age of 90, so exactly from their 85th birthday to the day before their 90th birthday. The M85 division throws a 3 kg implement.
  
  ## Key
  
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  | Distance | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 43.17 | Walter Krifka | Austria | 16 December 1936 | 85 years, 156 days | Linz | 18 June 2022 |
  | 40.97 | Walter Krifka | Austria | 16 December 1936 | 85 years, 156 days | Leibnitz | 21 May 2022 |
  | 39.89 | Jose Sanza | Spain | 1 April 1935 | 87 years, 37 days | Palafrugell | 8 May 2022 |
  | 40.23 | Walter Krifka | Austria | 16 December 1936 | 85 years, 128 days | Linz | 23 April 2022 |
  | 38.93 | Carmelo Rado | Italy | 4 August 1933 | 85 years, 57 days | Modena | 30 September 2018 |
  | 32.52 | Erik Eriksson | Finland | 14 August 1923 | 85 years, 16 days | Jalasjärvi | 30 August 2008 |
  | 32.20 | Robert Chase | United States | 26 April 1921 | 85 years, 81 days | Chelmsford | 16 July 2006 |
  | 28.01 | Anton Tesija | Australia | 1913 | 86–87 | Varaždin | 15 July 2000 |
  | 27.51 | John Fraser | Australia | 25 November 1914 | 85 years, 17 days | Melbourne | 12 December 1999 |
  | 27.30 | Friederich Bender | West Germany | 13 March 1900 | 85 years, 9 days | Rome | 22 June 1985 |
  