| W | World | 47.60 | Marita Koch | GDR | 10/6/1985 | Canberra, AUS |
| PL | Athlete | Yr. | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE, PATIENCE | NIG | 52.26 | |
| 2 | BEARD, JESSICA | USA | 52.41 | |
| 3 | REYNOLDS, ROBIN | USA | 52.72 | |
| 4 | DAY, CHRISTINE | JAM | 52.81 | |
| 5 | SOGBESAN, EKUNDAYO | USA | 53.31 | |
| NELSON, BRIANNA | USA | DNS |
| HPL | Athlete | Yr. | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE, PATIENCE | NIG | 52.26 | |
| 2 | BEARD, JESSICA | USA | 52.41 | |
| 3 | REYNOLDS, ROBIN | USA | 52.72 | |
| 4 | DAY, CHRISTINE | JAM | 52.81 | |
| 5 | SOGBESAN, EKUNDAYO | USA | 53.31 | |
| NELSON, BRIANNA | USA | DNS |