The Boys' 200 metres at the

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was held at the Brixen-Bressanone Sport Arena on 10, 11, and 12 July. The event was won by

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, who also won the

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.Williams and James achieve unprecedented doubles as Kenya steals the show in middle distance
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Medalists

Records

Prior to the competition, the following records were as follows. No new records were set during the competition.

Heats

Qualification rule: first 2 of each heat (Q) plus the 4 fastest times (q) qualified.

Semifinals

Qualification rule: first 2 of each heat (Q) plus the 2 fastest times (q) qualified.

Heat 1

Key: PB = Personal best, SB = Seasonal best Wind: 0.6 m/s

Heat 2

Key: PB = Personal best, SB = Seasonal best Wind: 0.9 m/s

Heat 3

Key: PB = Personal best, SB = Seasonal best Wind: 1.4 m/s

Final

Key: PB = Personal best, SB = Seasonal best Wind: −0.9 m/s

References

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