| Order / Lane | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | PB | SB 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdelkader Hachlaf |
MAR
|
8:08.78 | 8:15.58 | |
| Brahim Taleb |
MAR
|
8:07.02 | 8:14.32 | |
| Ruben Ramolefi |
RSA
|
8:11.50 | 8:19.86 | |
| Tshamano Setone |
RSA
|
8:38.59 | 8:38.59 | |
| Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong |
KEN
|
7:56.81 | 8:07.64 | |
| Simon Ayeko |
UGA
|
8:18.04 | 8:29.02 | |
| Willy Rutto Komen |
KEN
|
8:11.18 | 8:22.2 | |
| Michael Kipkorir Kipyego |
KEN
|
8:08.48 | 8:09.05 | |
| Legese Lamiso |
ETH
|
8:20.58 | 8:30.39 | |
| Nahom Mesfin |
ETH
|
8:12.04 | 8:14.68 |