1997 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase

These are the results of the Men's 3000 metres steeplechase event at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics held in Athens, Greece on 3, 4 and 6 August.

Heats
First 6 of each heat (Q) and the next 6 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.

Semifinals
First 5 of each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the final.