| Order / Lane | ATHLETE | COUNTRY | PB | SB 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria |
NGR
|
42.39 | 43.00 |
| 2 | PR of China |
CHN
|
42.92 | 42.92 |
| 3 | France |
FRA
|
42.53 | 42.53 |
| 4 | Jamaica |
JAM
|
41.94 | 42.31 |
| 5 | United States |
USA
|
41.49 | 41.52 |
| 6 | Bahamas |
BAH
|
42.14 | 42.19 |
| 7 | Russia |
RUS
|
41.49 | 42.69 |
| 8 | Germany |
GER
|
41.91 | 42.51 |