| Lane | Bib | Name | Nationality | SB | PB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115 | Cherono Joan | KEN | 1991 | None | 52.85 |
| 2 | 128 | Kerubo Vanice | KEN | 2001 | None | 56.95 |
| 3 | 59 | Saka Souliatou | BEN | 1991 | 54.77 | 54.67 |
| 4 | 81 | Syombua Hellen | KEN | 1997 | 54.2 | 51.09 |
| 5 | 68 | Moraa Mary | KEN | 2000 | None | 51.75 |
| 6 | 170 | Masilingi Beatrice | NAM | 2003 | 52.19 | 52.19 |
| 7 | 43 | Shida Leni | UGA | 1994 | ||
| 8 | 208 | Mutua Veronica | KEN | 1992 | None | 52.14 |
