The men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2012 African Championships in Athletics was held at the Stade Charles de Gaulle on 29 June.
Medalists[edit]
| Gold | Abel Mutai Kenya
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| Silver | Wilson Kipkemboi Maraba Kenya
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| Bronze | Benjamin Kiplagat Uganda
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Records[edit]
| Standing records prior to the 2012 African Championships in Athletics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World record |  Saif Saaeed Shaheen (QAT)
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7:53.63 | Brussels, Belgium | 3 September 2004 |
| African record | Brimin Kipruto (KEN)
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7:53.64 | Fontvieille, Monaco | 22 July 2011 |
| Championship record | Paul Kipsiele Koech (KEN)
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8:11.03 | Bambous, Mauritius | 11 August 2006 |
Schedule[edit]
| Date | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2012 | 16:50 | Final |
Results[edit]
Final[edit]
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Abel Mutai | Kenya |
8:16.05 | |
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Wilson Kipkemboi Maraba | Kenya |
8:16.96 | |
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Benjamin Kiplagat | Uganda |
8:18.73 | |
| 4 | Nahom Mesfin |  Ethiopia |
8:20.23 | |
| 5 | Tafese Soboka | Ethiopia |
8:26.33 | |
| 6 | Habtamu Jaleta | Ethiopia |
8:29.03 | |
| 7 | Ruben Ramolefi |  South Africa |
8:29.53 | |
| 8 | Jacob Araptany | Uganda |
8:48.12 | |
| 9 | Tumelo Motlagale | South Africa |
9:06.11 | |
| 10 | Malaba Tchendo |  Togo |
9:13.35 | |
| 11 | Mahomet Adam |  Benin |
9:21.21 | NR |
| 12 | Harouna Garba |  Niger |
9:46.28 |