These are the official results of the Men's 200 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in

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. There were a total of 61 participating athletes, with eight qualifying heats and the final held on Tuesday 27 August 1991.

Medalists

Schedule

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Records

Existing records at the start of the event.

Final

Semifinals

*Held on 1991-08-27

Quarterfinals

*Held on Monday 1991-08-26

Qualifying heats