There were a total number of 42 participating athletes, with two qualifying heats and the final being held on 21 August 1993.
Zhong Huandi took the pace for her 20 year old country mate Wang Junxia, while the others struggled to keep up.
15 year old Sally Barsosio stayed close to the pace, but her inexperience and erratic movements disrupted the flow for several runners near her.
After getting spiked too many times from Barsosio's back kick, Elana Meyer walked off the track.
The fast pace eventually slowed mid-race, then in frustration, Wang took off, separating from the chase pack of Zhong, Barsosio and Tegla Loroupe.