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Host City: Atlanta, United States
Venue(s): Centennial Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Date Started: August 2, 1996
Date Finished: August 2, 1996
| Gold: | Joseph Keter |
| Silver: | Moses Kiptanui |
| Bronze: | Alessandro Lambruschini |
| Rank | Athlete | Age | Team | NOC | T(A) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Keter | 27 | Kenya | KEN | 8:07.12 | |
| 2 | Moses Kiptanui | 24 | Kenya | KEN | 8:08.33 | |
| 3 | Alessandro Lambruschini | 31 | Italy | ITA | 8:11.28 | |
| 4 | Matthew Birir | 24 | Kenya | KEN | 8:17.18 | |
| 5 | Mark Croghan | 28 | United States | USA | 8:17.84 | |
| 6 | Steffen Brand | 31 | Germany | GER | 8:18.52 | |
| 7 | Brahim Boulami | 24 | Morocco | MAR | 8:23.13 | |
| 8 | Jim Svenøy | 24 | Norway | NOR | 8:23.39 | |
| 9 | Angelo Carosi | 32 | Italy | ITA | 8:29.67 | |
| 10 | Martin Strege | 30 | Germany | GER | 8:30.31 | |
| 11 | Hicham Bouaouiche | 22 | Morocco | MAR | 8:46.22 | |
| 12 | Marc Davis | 26 | United States | USA | 9:51.96 |