Athletics at the 1997 Summer Universiade – Women's 5000 metres
The women's 5000 metres event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy.
Results
| Rank | Athlete | Nationality | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Nnenna Lynch |  United States |
15:47.61 | |
 |
Lori Durward |  Canada |
15:48.68 | |
 |
Sarah Howell | Canada |
15:49.96 | |
| 4 | Cristina Iloc |  Romania |
15:52.43 | |
| 5 | Kristin Ihle | United States |
16:03.73 | |
| 6 | Miwako Yamanaka |  Japan |
16:07.38 | |
| 7 | Melissa Moon |  New Zealand |
16:13.06 | |
| 8 | Stine Larsen |  Norway |
16:15.95 | |
| Mari Sotani | Japan |
DNF |