2025 World Athletics Championships – Men's 200 metres

The three-time defending champion, Noah Lyles, was aiming to match Usain Bolt's record of four World Championships gold medals in the 200. With a bye in the event, Lyles hadrun fewer races in the regular season, but still came in as the world leader. The two other favorites were Letsile Tebogo, defending Olympic champion; and Kenny Bednarek, with a collection of silvers over the last Olympics and World Championships. In the heats, Bryan Levell was the fastest with 19.84, then Tapiwanashe Makarawu 19.91 and Courtney Lindsey in 19.95. In the last semfinal, Lyles ran a 19.51, ultimately faster than even the winning time in the final. The semis saw the elimination of several famous names including Andre De Grasse, Lindsay, Gout Gout, and Wayde van Niekerk. The final went off with 5 men separating from the other three. Coming off the turn Levell had developed almost a 1-metre lead on Lyles and Bednarek, with Tebogo slightly behind them and Hughes still in contention. In just 10 quick steps, Lyles and Bednarek moved from behind Levell to a metre ahead. Down the straightaway, Lyles put a little more gap on Bednarek. Tebogo closed down as well but couldn't quite catch Levell. == Records ==

Before the competition records were as follows: == Qualification standard ==

The standard to qualify automatically for entry was 20.16. == Schedule ==

The event schedule, in local time (UTC+9), was as follows: == Results ==

Heats The heats took place on 17 September. The first three athletes in each heat ( Q ) and the next six fastest ( q ) qualified for the semi-finals. Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4 Heat 5 Heat 6 Semi-finals The semi-finals took place on 18 September. The first two athletes in each heat ( Q ) and the next two fastest ( q ) qualified for the final. Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Final The final took place on 19 September. ==References==