2009 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 1500 metres Records Records

| World_record | Hicham_El_Guerrouj_MAR_ | _3_26_00 | Rome_Italy | _14_July_1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship record | Hicham El Guerrouj ( MAR ) | 3:27.65 | Seville , Spain | 14 August 1999 |
| World Leading | Augustine Choge ( KEN ) | 3:29.47 | Berlin , Germany | 14 June 2009 |
| African record | Hicham El Guerrouj ( MAR ) | 3:26.00 | Rome, Italy | 14 July 1998 |
| Asian record | Rashid Ramzi ( BHR ) | 3:29.14 | Rome, Italy | 14 July 2006 |
| North American record | Bernard Lagat ( USA ) | 3:29.30 | Rieti , Italy | 28 August 2005 |
| South American record | Hudson de Souza ( BRA ) | 3:33.25 | Rieti, Italy | 28 August 2005 |
| European record | Fermín Cacho ( ESP ) | 3:28.95 | Zürich , Switzerland | 13 August 1997 |