| Order / Lane | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | PB | SB 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria |
NGR
|
2:58.68 | 3:05.66 | |
| Botswana |
BOT
|
3:02.24 | 3:06.51 | |
| Mauritius |
MRI
|
3:06.21 | 3:07.48 | |
| Sudan |
SUD
|
3:04.00 | 3:04.00 | |
| South Africa |
RSA
|
2:59.21 | 3:01.26 | |
| Senegal |
SEN
|
3:00.64 | 3:05.93 | |
| Ethiopia |
ETH
|
3:07.11 | 3:07.71 | |
| Kenya |
KEN
|
2:59.63 | 3:05.08 |