| Lane | Bib | Name | Nationality | SB | PB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119 | Ndichu Peter Mwai | KEN | 1990 | None | 20.85 |
| 2 | 159 | Asamba Dan | KEN | 1993 | 21.34 | 20.82 |
| 3 | 93 | Jakpa Jerry | NGR | 1998 | 20.59 | 20.59 |
| 4 | 92 | Itsekiri Usheorite | NGR | 1998 | 20.53 | 20.53 |
| 5 | 5 | Dambile Sinesipho | RSA | 2002 | 20.47 | 20.43 |
| 6 | 28 | Cisse Arthur | CIV | 1996 | 20.23 | 20.23 |
| 7 | 23 | Dyrbak Tazan Kamanga | DEN | 2002 | 20.91 | 20.91 |
| 8 | 116 | Nyangau Mike Mokamba | KEN | 1994 | 21.3 | 20.48 |
