| Order / Lane | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | PB | SB 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USSR |
URS
|
42.00 | 42.78 | |
| 1 | Australia |
AUS
|
43.18 | 43.34 |
| 2 | France |
FRA
|
43.05 | 43.05 |
| 3 | Germany |
GER
|
41.91 | 41.91 |
| 4 | Nigeria |
NGR
|
42.72 | 42.72 |
| 5 | Jamaica |
JAM
|
42.63 | 42.63 |
| 7 | Italy |
ITA
|
43.67 | 43.67 |
| 8 | Cuba |
CUB
|
43.31 | 43.31 |