The men's 3000 metres steeplechase event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Sixteen runners from six nations competed.

Michael Devaney won the first ever Olympic 3000 metre steeplechase race in 10:23.0.

In the third heat, Percy Hodge set a new record with 10:17.4.

In the final, Hodge set a new Olympic record with 10:00.4 minutes.