The men's 200 metres event at the 2016 Summer Olympics took place between 16–18 August in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange. There were 77 competitors from 48 nations. The
Usain Bolt and LaShawn Merritt at finish
Bolt kisses the finish line after winning
Bolt performing his famous "lightning bolt"
Mid- straightaway, 200 metres final
The men's 200 metres competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom was held at the Olympic Stadium on 7–9 August. There were 54 competitors from 40 nations. The event was won by Us
Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metres
…violation), sixth-place finisher Christophe Lemaitre of France, and eighth-place finisher Anaso Jobodwana of South Africa. After winning the 100 metres, 2012 Olympic champion and 2015 World Champion Bolt sought to become the first man to win three consecutive Olympic 200 metres titles (no other man had won even two), en route…
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt after his heat
Christophe Lemaitre before his heat
Yohan Blake starts his heat