1971 European Athletics Championships – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase
Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Anders Gärderud Sweden 8:28.32 NR Q
2 Mikko Ala-Leppilampi Finland 8:28.96 Q
3 Vladimiras Dudinas Soviet Union 8:30.30 Q
4 Kazimierz Maranda Poland 8:31.85 Q
5 Sverre Sørnes Norway 8:35.24
6 Andy Holden Great Britain 8:36.11
7 Wigmar Petersen Denmark 8:36.67 NR
8 Gérard Buchheit France 8:40.07
9 Mikhail Zhelev Bulgaria 8:50.64
10 Milan Tomić Yugoslavia 8:53.31
Results -- Heats
The men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1971 European Athletics Championships was held in Helsinki, Finland, at Helsinki Olympic Stadium on 13 and 15 August 1971.