| Order / Lane | Bib | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | PB | SB 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | Stephanie TWELL |
GBR
|
8:53.34 | 8:57.22 |
| 2 | 36 | Wude Ayalew |
ETH
|
8:35.50 | 8:35.50 |
| 3 | 76 | Vivian Jepkemoi CHERUIYOT |
KEN
|
8:28.66 | 8:33.66 |
| 4 | 46 | Laura Whittle |
GBR
|
8:56.59 | 8:56.59 |
| 5 | 123 | Zakia Mrisho |
TAN
|
8:39.91 | 8:44.33 |
| 6 | 83 | Viola Jelagat Kibiwot |
KEN
|
8:40.14 | |
| 7 | 38 | Meseret DEFAR |
ETH
|
8:23.72i | 8:27.93i |
| 8 | 85 | Linet Chepkwemoi MASAI |
KEN
|
8:38.97 | 8:43.14 |
| 9 | 82 | Sylvia Jebiwott Kibet |
KEN
|
8:40.09 | 8:41.82i |
| 10 | 154 | Jane Jepkosgei Kiptoo |
KEN
|
8:44.92 | 8:44.92 |
| 11 | 144 | Sara Slattery |
USA
|
8:58.09 | 9:00.25 |