| Order / Lane | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | PB | SB 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil |
BRA
|
2:58.56 | 3:00.43 |
| 2 | Poland |
POL
|
2:58.00 | 2:59.58 |
| 3 | Jamaica |
JAM
|
2:56.75 | 2:58.29 |
| 4 | Belgium |
BEL
|
2:59.25 | 2:59.25 |
| 5 | United States |
USA
|
2:54.29 | 2:58.38 |
| 6 | Bahamas |
BAH
|
2:56.72 | 2:59.64 |
| 7 | Botswana |
BOT
|
2:59.35 | 2:59.35 |
| 8 | Cuba |
CUB
|
2:59.13 | 3:00.16 |