200 metres
The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightl ...
event at the
2014 African Championships in Athletics
The 2014 African Championships in Athletics was held in Marrakech, Morocco from 10 to 14 August 2014. The competition was the 19th edition of Africa senior championships. The competition served as preparation to African athletes for the next conti ...
was held August 13–14 on
Stade de Marrakech
Marrakesh Stadium ( ar, ملعب مراكش, Berber: Annar n Mrraksh) is a multi-use stadium in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was designed by Gregotti Associati International.
Completed in January 2012, it is used mostly for football matches with th ...
Qualification: First 3 of each heat (Q) and the next 3 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.
Wind: Heat 1: -0.3 m/s, Heat 2: -0.7 m/s, Heat 3: +1.0 m/s, Heat 4: 0.0 m/s, Heat 5: +0.3 m/s, Heat 6: +0.1 m/s, Heat 7: -0.5 m/s
Semifinals
Qualification: First 2 of each semifinal (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final.
Wind: Heat 1: -0.5 m/s, Heat 2: -0.9 m/s, Heat 3: -0.5 m/s