200 m · World Record
The detailed progression of the world record, and the athletes who set it.
Men · World Record
19.19
Usain Bolt
Jamaica · Berlin · 20 Aug 2009
Women · World Record
21.34
Florence Griffith-Joyner
United States · Seoul · 29 Sept 1988
Men's World Record Progression
Current19.19Usain Bolt· 2009
Women's World Record Progression
Current21.34Florence Griffith-Joyner· 1988
Record Timeline
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2009 | Usain Bolt | Jamaica | 19.19 | Berlin |
| 20 Aug 2008 | Usain Bolt | Jamaica | 19.30 | Beijing |
| 1 Aug 1996 | Michael Johnson | United States | 19.32 | Atlanta |
| 23 Jun 1996 | Michael Johnson | United States | 19.66 | Atlanta |
| 12 Sept 1979 | Pietro Mennea | Italy | 19.72 | Mexico City |
| 16 Oct 1968 | Tommie Smith | United States | 19.83 | Mexico City |