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Track & Field · Women's World Record
2 Mile
World Record
8:58.58
Genzebe Dibaba · 2017-02-14 · Birmingham, Great Britain
Record as of 2026-08-04
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Comparison with US High School Boys

The women's world record of 8:58.58 in the 2 Mile represents the pinnacle of elite female performance in this event. Comparison data with US high school boys is not tracked in detail for this event.

This record was set on 2017-02-14 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Genzebe Dibaba set this mark as of 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the women's world record in the 2 Mile?

The women's world record in the 2 Mile is 8:58.58, set by Genzebe Dibaba on 2017-02-14 in Birmingham, Great Britain.

How does the women's 2 Mile world record compare to US high school boys?

The women's 2 Mile world record of 8:58.58 is a world-class performance. Detailed HS comparison data is not tracked for this event.

Who holds the women's world record in the 2 Mile?

Genzebe Dibaba holds the women's world record in the 2 Mile with a performance of 8:58.58, set in Birmingham, Great Britain on 2017-02-14.

How long has the women's 2 Mile world record stood?

This record has stood for 9 years, set in 2017.

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