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 …

Explore the fundamentals of the 200m sprint: its technique and rules. Uncover the sport's noteworthy achievements and frequently asked questions.

5 days ago · Noah Lyles hoists a championship belt after winning the championship division of the men's 200 meters, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville. …

Jun 4, 2025 · World Athletics started ratifying 200-meter records on a curved track in 1951. A 200-meter straight event is still run as an exhibition event at some meets. The first recognized 200 …

Just four fingers thrust into the air when he crossed the finish line — one for each time he’s won the world title in his favorite race, the 200 meters.

Aug 9, 2024 · After winning the 100 m earlier in the week, world's fastest man Noah Lyles won bronze at the 200 m at the Paris Olympics.

Sep 19, 2025 · Noah Lyles tied Usain Bolt’s record number of world titles in the 200m, Bolt’s trademark event. Lyles won a fourth consecutive world 200m title, matching Bolt’s run of four …

Usain Bolt is the most successful athlete in the 200m with three gold medals, while another Jamaican Merlene Ottey has won the most medals – four (one silver, three bronze).

It is the most prestigious 200 m race at elite level. The competition format typically has three or four qualifying rounds leading to a final race between eight athletes. The Olympic records for …

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