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.

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.

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 in a row from …

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 …

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 ...

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 · 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.