Tyson Gay, the current unofficial world record holder.

The 200 metres straight is a track and field outdoor event of 200 metres on a straight track.

In the 1960s, the straight 200 metres was a separate world record event for men until IAAF deleted this variation from its list of official records.[1] The race was more common during the early to mid 20th century, when panhandle tracks, with 200 metre straightaways, were common. The United States Olympic Trials held the event on a straight until 1932.[2]

Interest in the event was revived around 2009. Several street events, primarily in Manchester, Brussels and Boston have constructed special tracks to hold the races, inviting elite sprinters.

Record progression

Men

Time Wind Athlete Nationality Date Place Ref
21.2 Bernard Wefers  United States 30 May 1896 United States New York City, United States
21.2 Ralph Craig  United States 28 May 1910 United States Philadelphia, United States
21.2 Donald Lippincott  United States 31 May 1913 United States Cambridge, United States
21.2 Howard Drew  United States 28 February 1914 United States Claremont, United States
21.2 George Parker  United States 2 October 1914 United States Fresno, United States
20.8 Charlie Paddock  United States 26 March 1921 United States Berkeley, United States
20.8 Charlie Paddock  United States 6 September 1924 United States West Orange, United States
20.6 Roland Locke  United States 1 May 1926 United States Lincoln, United States
20.6 Ralph Metcalfe  United States 12 August 1933 Hungary Budapest, Hungary
20.3 Jesse Owens  United States 25 May 1935 United States Ann Arbor, United States
20.2 Mel Patton  United States 7 May 1949 United States Los Angeles, United States
20.1 Dave Sime  United States 11 May 1956 United States Durham, United States
20.0 Dave Sime  United States 9 June 1956 United States Sanger, United States
20.0 Frank Budd  United States 12 May 1962 United States Villanova, United States
20.0 Tommie Smith  United States 13 March 1965 United States San Jose, United States
19.5 Tommie Smith  United States 7 May 1966 United States San Jose, United States [3]
19.41 -0.4 m/s Tyson Gay  United States 16 May 2010 United Kingdom Manchester, United Kingdom [4]

Women

Time Wind Athlete Nationality Date Place Ref
22.55 +0.2 m/s Allyson Felix  United States 16 May 2010 United Kingdom Manchester, United Kingdom [5]
21.76 +0.5 m/s Shaunae Miller-Uibo  Bahamas 4 June 2017 United States Boston, United States [6]

All-time top 25

Men

Rank Result Wind (m/s) Athlete Nationality Date Place Ref
1 19.41 −0.4 Tyson Gay  United States 16 May 2010 Manchester [7]
2 19.5 h NWI Tommie Smith  United States 7 May 1966 San Jose
3 19.84 +0.6 Wayde van Niekerk  South Africa 4 June 2017 Boston [8]
4 19.88 +0.3 Steven Gardiner  Bahamas 20 May 2018 Boston [9]
5 19.89 -0.3 Jerome Blake  Canada 23 May 2021 Boston [10]
6 19.93 -0.3 Zharnel Hughes  Great Britain 23 May 2021 Boston [11]
7 20.0 h NWI Frank Budd  United States 12 May 1962 Villanova
Dave Sime  United States 9 June 1956 Sanger
9 20.03 +0.3 Alonso Edward  Panama 20 May 2018 Boston [12]
+0.3 Jereem Richards  Trinidad and Tobago 20 May 2018 Boston [13]
11 20.09 -0.2 Kyle Greaux  Trinidad and Tobago 16 June 2019 Boston [14]
12 20.17 +0.6 BeeJay Lee  United States 4 June 2017 Boston [15]
13 20.2 h NWI Mel Patton  United States 7 May 1949 Los Angeles
14 20.3 h NWI Jesse Owens  United States 25 May 1935 Ann Arbor
15 20.36 +0.3 Josephus Lyles  United States 20 May 2018 Boston [16]
16 20.48 −0.6 Solomon Bockarie  Netherlands 4 September 2016 Brussels [17]
17 20.59 −0.4 Kim Collins  Saint Kitts and Nevis 16 May 2010 Manchester [18]
+0.6 Wallace Spearmon  United States 4 June 2017 Boston [19]
19 20.6 h NWI Roland Locke  United States 1 May 1926 Lincoln
Ralph Metcalfe  United States 12 August 1933 Budapest
21 20.64 +0.2 Jaysuma Saidy Ndure  Norway 20 May 2012 Manchester [20]
-0.2 Tony McQuay  United States 16 June 2019 Boston [21]
23 20.66 -0.4 Paul Hession  Ireland 16 May 2010 Manchester [22]
24 20.67 +0.2 James Ellington  Great Britain 20 May 2012 Manchester [23]
25 20.71 +0.2 David Neville  United States 20 May 2012 Manchester [24]

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 20.71:

Women

Rank Result Wind (m/s) Athlete Nationality Date Place Ref
1 21.76 +0.5 Shaunae Miller-Uibo  Bahamas 4 June 2017 Boston [25]
2 22.16 +0.9 Anastasia Le-Roy  Jamaica 20 May 2018 Boston [26]
3 22.31 +0.9 Joanna Atkins  United States 20 May 2018 Boston [27]
4 22.40 -0.1 Kortnei Johnson  United States 23 May 2021 Boston [28][29]
5 22.43 +0.9 Shakima Wimbley  United States 20 May 2018 Boston [30]
6 22.50 +0.5 Natasha Hastings  United States 4 June 2017 Boston [31]
7 22.55 +0.2 Allyson Felix  United States 16 May 2010 Manchester [32]
8 22.57 -0.1 Wadeline Jonathas  United States 23 May 2021 Boston [33][34]
9 22.62 -0.1 Michelle-Lee Ahye  Trinidad and Tobago 23 May 2021 Boston [35]
10 22.71 −0.3 Sanya Richards-Ross  United States 20 May 2012 Manchester [36]
11 22.81 +0.5 Kimberlyn Duncan  United States 4 June 2017 Boston [citation needed]
12 22.86 +0.9 Tynia Gaither  Bahamas 20 May 2018 Boston [37]
13 22.96 +0.2 Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie  Bahamas 16 May 2010 Manchester [38]
14 23.10 +0.5 Phyllis Francis  United States 4 June 2017 Boston [39]
15 23.24 +0.1 Lynna Irby  United States 16 June 2019 Boston [40]
16 23.29 +0.2 Emily Freeman  Great Britain 16 May 2010 Manchester [41]
17 23.31 +0.1 Felicia Brown  United States 16 June 2019 Boston [42]
18 23.46 +0.1 Jessica Beard  United States 16 June 2019 Boston [43]
19 23.53 −0.3 Denisa Rosolova  Czech Republic 20 May 2012 Manchester [44]
20 23.56 −0.3 Margaret Adeoye  Great Britain 20 May 2012 Manchester [45]
21 23.75 +0.2 Lee McConnell  Great Britain 16 May 2010 Manchester [46]
22 23.79 −0.3 Nicola Sanders  Great Britain 20 May 2012 Manchester [47]
23 24.20 +0.6 Olivia Borlée  Belgium 4 September 2016 Brussels [48]
24 25.06 +0.6 Elke Vereecken  Belgium 4 September 2016 Brussels [49]
25 25.25 +0.6 Ine Hugaerts  Belgium 4 September 2016 Brussels [50]

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 25.25:

References

  1. ^ Butler, Mark (2010-05-13). "Can Tyson Gay break Smith's record in Manchester?". BBC Sport Athletics. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
  2. ^ Hymans, Richard (2008). The History of the United States Olympic Trials — Track & Field (PDF). USA Track & Field. p. 80.
  3. ^ Due to the fact that IAAF has stopped ratifying records for this distance, Smith's time as the last ratified record will be permanent. Gay's time is the World's Best.
    Butler, Mark (2010-05-16). "Manchester Street Race Analysis". www.trackandfieldnews.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
  4. ^ Martin, David (2010-05-16). "Gay clocks 19.41 on straight 200m in Manchester". IAAF. Archived from the original on 14 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
  5. ^ "Manchester City Games 2010 Results". greatcitygames.org. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  6. ^ Jon Mulkeen (5 June 2017). "Miller-Uibo clocks 21.76 on 200m straight in Boston". IAAF. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  7. ^ David Martin (16 May 2010). "Gay clocks 19.41 on straight 200m in Manchester". IAAF. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  8. ^ Jon Mulkeen (5 June 2017). "Miller-Uibo clocks 21.76 on 200m straight in Boston". IAAF. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  9. ^ "200m Results". adidasboostboston.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  10. ^ "Lyles upset in Boston Games track meet". france24.com. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Lyles upset in Boston Games track meet". france24.com. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  12. ^ "200m Results". adidasboostboston.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  13. ^ "200m Results". adidasboostboston.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  14. ^ Roy Conrad (16 June 2019). "adidas Boost Boston Games — Splashing In The Streets". trackandfieldnews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  15. ^ Jon Mulkeen (5 June 2017). "Miller-Uibo clocks 21.76 on 200m straight in Boston". IAAF. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  16. ^ "200m Results". adidasboostboston.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  17. ^ "200m Straight Results" (PDF). sport.be. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2016 Results". greatcitygames.org. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  19. ^ Karen Price (4 June 2017). "Tori Bowie Sets World Best As Americans Win 4 More Events At Boost Boston Games". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  20. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2012 Results". greatcitygames.org. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  21. ^ Roy Conrad (16 June 2019). "adidas Boost Boston Games — Splashing In The Streets". trackandfieldnews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  22. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2016 Results". greatcitygames.org. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  23. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2012 Results". greatcitygames.org. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  24. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2012 Results". greatcitygames.org. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  25. ^ Jon Mulkeen (5 June 2017). "Miller-Uibo clocks 21.76 on 200m straight in Boston". IAAF. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  26. ^ "200m Results". adidasboostboston.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  27. ^ "200m Results". adidasboostboston.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  28. ^ "2021 Adidas Boston Boost Games Results". adidasboostboston.com. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  29. ^ Jon Mulkeen (24 May 2021). "Hurdle stars Holloway and Harrison lead record blitz in Boston". World Athletics. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  30. ^ "200m Results". adidasboostboston.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  31. ^ Jon Mulkeen (5 June 2017). "Miller-Uibo clocks 21.76 on 200m straight in Boston". IAAF. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  32. ^ "Manchester City Games 2010 Results". greatcitygames.org. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  33. ^ "2021 Adidas Boston Boost Games Results". adidasboostboston.com. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  34. ^ Jon Mulkeen (24 May 2021). "Hurdle stars Holloway and Harrison lead record blitz in Boston". World Athletics. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  35. ^ "2021 Adidas Boston Boost Games Results". adidasboostboston.com. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  36. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2012 Results". greatcitygames.org. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  37. ^ "200m Results". adidasboostboston.com. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  38. ^ "Manchester City Games 2010 Results". greatcitygames.org. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  39. ^ Brent Stubbs (4 June 2017). "Shaunae Miller-Uibo Makes History With 200m Straight World Record". tribune242.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  40. ^ Roy Conrad (16 June 2019). "adidas Boost Boston Games — Splashing In The Streets". trackandfieldnews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  41. ^ "Manchester City Games 2010 Results". greatcitygames.org. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  42. ^ Roy Conrad (16 June 2019). "adidas Boost Boston Games — Splashing In The Streets". trackandfieldnews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  43. ^ Roy Conrad (16 June 2019). "adidas Boost Boston Games — Splashing In The Streets". trackandfieldnews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  44. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2012 Results". greatcitygames.org. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  45. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2012 Results". greatcitygames.org. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  46. ^ "Manchester City Games 2010 Results". greatcitygames.org. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  47. ^ "Great City Games Manchester 2012 Results". greatcitygames.org. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  48. ^ "200m Straight Results" (PDF). sport.be. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
  49. ^ "200m Straight Results" (PDF). sport.be. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
  50. ^ "200m Straight Results" (PDF). sport.be. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
Categories