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 …

Feb 11, 2026 · Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles set to race his first indoor 200m since 2021 at the 2026 Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville on Feb. 13–14.

2 days ago · FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Indya Mayberry won the women's 200m championship final on Saturday afternoon at the Tyson Invitational, leading TCU track and field in a...

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

Sep 19, 2025 · Noah Lyles won his fourth straight world championship title in a dominant performance. On Friday, September 19, the U.S. record-holder claimed gold in the men’s 200 meters in 19.52 …

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-meter record …

Aug 6, 2024 · Thomas, 27, is one of the biggest stars in the sport but had yet to claim a gold medal before Tuesday. She took bronze in this event at the Tokyo Games behind Jamaica’s Elaine …

Aug 6, 2024 · In a rocking Stade de France bursting with more than 77,000 screaming fans, Thomas won the women’s 200-meter final, sprinting to the finish in 21.83. Thomas, 27, beat Julien Alfred of …

Following precisely that easier-said-than-done plan, Thomas, a 27-year-old Harvard grad, sped to the victory in the women’s 200 meters at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday night, finishing in 21.83 …

Aug 6, 2024 · With world champion Shericka Jackson withdrawing from competition and Julien Alfred winning her first Olympic gold medal, fans couldn't wait to see who would earn the women's 200 …