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
| Gold | Abel Mutai Kenya |
| Silver | Wilson Kipkemboi Maraba Kenya |
| Bronze | Benjamin Kiplagat Uganda |
Records
| Standing records prior to the 2012 African Championships in Athletics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World record |  Saif Saaeed Shaheen (QAT) |
7:53.63 | Brussels, Belgium | 3 September 2004 |
| African record | Brimin Kipruto (KEN) |
7:53.64 | Fontvieille, Monaco | 22 July 2011 |
| Championship record | Paul Kipsiele Koech (KEN) |
8:11.03 | Bambous, Mauritius | 11 August 2006 |
Schedule
| Date | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2012 | 16:50 | Final |
Results
Final
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Abel Mutai | Kenya | 8:16.05 | |
 | Wilson Kipkemboi Maraba | Kenya | 8:16.96 | |
 | 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 |
References
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