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The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400-metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first recorded event at the ancient Olympic Games. The 200 m places more emphasis on speed endurance than shorter sprint distances as athletes predominantly rely on anaerobic energy system during the 200 m sprint. Similarly to other sprint distances, the 200 m begins from the starting blocks. When the sprinters adopt the 'set' position in the blocks they are able to adopt a more efficient starting posture and isometrically preload their muscles. This enables them to stride forwards more powerfully when the race begins and start faster.

Continental records
• Updated 12 April 2026. ==All-time top 25==
All-time top 25
Men (outdoor) • Updated April 2026 Assisted marks Any performance with a following wind of more than 2.0 metres per second is not counted for record purposes. Below is a list of wind-assisted times (equal or superior to 19.70). Only times that are superior to legal bests are shown: • Kenny Bednarek ran 19.49 (+6.1 m/s) in Hobbs, New Mexico on 17 May 2019. • Andre De Grasse ran 19.58 (+2.4 m/s) in Eugene, Oregon on 12 June 2015. • Tarsis Orogot ran 19.60 (+2.9 m/s) in Gainesville, Florida on 14 April 2023. • Robert Gregory ran 19.60 (+4.8 m/s) in Jacksonville, Florida on 26 May 2023. • Leroy Burrell ran 19.61 (+4.1 m/s) in College Station, Texas on 19 May 1990. Until 1 August 1996, it was the best performance in any condition. • Terrance Laird ran 19.64 (+5.6 m/s) in Hobbs, New Mexico on 17 May 2019. Women (outdoor) • Updated September 2025 Assisted marks Any performance with a following wind of more than 2.0 metres per second is not counted for record purposes. Below is a list of wind-assisted times (equal or superior to 21.80). Only times that are superior to legal bests are shown: • Sha'Carri Richardson ran 21.61 (+2.6 m/s) in Eugene, Oregon on 8 July 2023. • Tamara Clark ran 21.72 (+3.1 m/s) in Austin, Texas on 26 March 2022. • Kimberlyn Duncan ran 21.80 (+3.2 m/s) in Des Moines, Iowa on 23 June 2013. Men (indoor) • Updated March 2026. Notes Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 20.26: • Garrett Kaalund also ran 20.06 (2026), 20.11 (2026) and 20.12 (2026). • Frankie Fredericks also ran 20.10 (1999), 20.18 (1999) and 20.26 (1995). • Wallace Spearmon also ran 20.10 (2005), 20.19 (2008) and 20.21 (2005). • Divine Oduduru also ran 20.18 (2018) and 20.21 (2018). • Matthew Boling also ran 20.19 (2021). • Tarsis Orogot also ran 20.20 (2023 × 2). • Trayvon Bromell also ran 20.23 (2015). • Terrence Jones also ran 20.23 (2024). • Wanya McCoy also ran 20.25 (2025). • Elijah Hall also ran 20.26 (2018). • Jelani Watkins also ran 20.26 (2026). Women (indoor) • Updated February 2026. Notes Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 22.45: • Irina Privalova also ran 22.15 (1993), 22.16 (1994), 22.26 (1992), 22.32 (1995), 22.36 (1992), 22.41 (1991) and 22.45 (1991). • Abby Steiner also ran 22.16 (2022), 22.37 (2022), 22.38 (2021), 22.41 (2021) and 22.45 (2022). • Julien Alfred also ran 22.16 (2024), 22.26 (2023) and 22.28 (2024). • Favour Ofili also ran 22.20 (2023) and 22.36 (2023) • Merlene Ottey also twice ran 22.24 (1991), 22.34 (1989) and 22.37 (1991). • Adaejah Hodge also ran 22.33 (2023). • JaMeesia Ford also ran 22.34 (2025), 22.36 (2024), 22.41 (2025), 22.42 (2025) and 22.45 (2024). • Indya Mayberry also ran 22.41 (2025) and 22.42 (2025). • Veronica Campbell-Brown also ran 22.43 (2004). • Autumn Wilson also ran 22.45 (2023). ==Olympic medalists==
Olympic medalists
Men Women == World Championships medalists ==
World Championships medalists
Men Women ==World Indoor Championships medalists==
World Indoor Championships medalists
Men Women • Known as the World Indoor Games ==World leading times==
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