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 …

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. (Hank Layton ...

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.

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.

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 …

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 30, 2024 · Noah Lyles moved one step closer to Olympic immortality during Saturday's 200m finals, using a sudden burst in the final 20m to punch his ticket into the Paris Olympics...again. The 26-year …

Aug 9, 2024 · Botswana's Letsile Tebogo crosses the finish line ahead of US' Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles to win the men's 200-m final at Paris Olympics on Aug. 8, 2024.

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 …