1986 European Athletics Championships – Women's 3000 metres
These are the official results of the Women's 3,000 metres event at the 1986 European Championships in Stuttgart, West Germany, held at Neckarstadion on 26 and 28 August 1986.

Medalists

Final

Qualifying heats

Participation
According to an unofficial count, 28 athletes from 15 countries participated in the event.

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