Order | Bib | Country | Athlete | PB | SB | WRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URS | 3:42.83 | 3:42.83 | - | |||
| USA | 3:47.62 | 3:47.62 | - | |||
| GDR | 3:42.26 | 3:42.26 | - | |||
| TCH | 3:39.34 | 3:39.34 | - | |||
| USA | 3:29.77o | 3:42.84 | - | |||
| IRL | 3:35.6 | 3:35.6 | - | |||
| ESP | 3:42.84 | 3:42.84 | - | |||
| FRA | 3:42.79 | 3:42.79 | - | |||
| FRG | 3:42.65 | 3:42.65 | - | |||
| ETH | 3:43.35 | 3:43.35 | - |