| Order / Lane | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | PB | SB 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France |
FRA
|
37.79 | 38.71 |
| 2 | Brazil |
BRA
|
38.17 | 38.17 |
| 3 | Nigeria |
NGR
|
37.94 | 37.94 |
| 4 | Ghana |
GHA
|
38.12 | 38.12 |
| 5 | Great Britain & N.I. |
GBR
|
37.77 | 38.25 |
| 6 | Cuba |
CUB
|
38.00 | 38.06 |
| 7 | Spain |
ESP
|
38.60 | 38.60 |
| 8 | Canada |
CAN
|
37.69 | 38.15 |