| Order / Lane | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | PB | SB 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada |
CAN
|
38.47 | 38.76 |
| 2 | USSR |
URS
|
38.02 | 38.64 |
| 3 | Nigeria |
NGR
|
38.44 | 38.44 |
| 4 | United States |
USA
|
37.67 | 37.67 |
| 5 | France |
FRA
|
37.79 | 38.29 |
| 6 | Great Britain & N.I. |
GBR
|
37.98 | 38.36 |
| 7 | Italy |
ITA
|
38.37 | 38.74 |
| 8 | Jamaica |
JAM
|
38.39 | 38.45 |