Athletics at the 1991 Summer Universiade – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase

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Athletics at the 1991 Summer Universiade – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase

Overview
The men’s 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1991 Summer Universiade took place at Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield. The competition consisted of two heats on July 21 and a final on July 23, 1991.

Medalists
- Gold: Shaun Creighton (Australia) – 8:32.30
- Silver: Akira Nakamura (Japan) – 8:33.50
- Bronze: Gavin Gaynor (United States) – 8:34.21

How it unfolded
- Heats: There were two heats. The fastest runners from each heat qualified for the final, with some spots filled by the next fastest times.
- Heat 1 winner: Shaun Creighton (Australia) – 8:33.95
- Heat 2 winner: Akira Nakamura (Japan) – 8:34.18
- Final: The medals were decided in the final race. Shaun Creighton won the gold with 8:32.30, followed by Nakamura and Gaynor.

Final results (top finishers)
1. Shaun Creighton (Australia) – 8:32.30
2. Akira Nakamura (Japan) – 8:33.50
3. Gavin Gaynor (United States) – 8:34.21
4. Jon Azkueta (Spain) – 8:34.91
5. Joël Bourgeois (Canada) – 8:38.82
6. Arto Kuusisto (Finland) – 8:44.97

Notes
- The event was held over two days for the heats and final, at Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield.
- Several other finishers also competed in the final, with times ranging through the 8:40s and beyond.