| W | World | 47.60 | Marita Koch | GDR | 10/6/1985 | Canberra, AUS |
| PL | Athlete | Yr. | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRANCIS, CLAUDIA | USA | 52.43 | |
| 2 | BLAKE, DOMINIQUE | JAM | 52.86 | |
| 3 | GARCIA, PARIIS | PUR | 53.64 | |
| 4 | BECKLES, KANIKA | GND | 53.91 |
| HPL | Athlete | Yr. | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRANCIS, CLAUDIA | USA | 52.43 | |
| 2 | BLAKE, DOMINIQUE | JAM | 52.86 | |
| 3 | GARCIA, PARIIS | PUR | 53.64 | |
| 4 | BECKLES, KANIKA | GND | 53.91 |