The men's 200 metres at the
2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held at the
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (, formerly known as the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc and Estadio de Montjuic) is a stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Originally built in 1927 for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, 1929 Internation ...
on 12 and 13 July.
Medalists
Records
, the existing world junior and championship records were as follows.
Results
Heats
Qualification: The first 2 of each heat (Q) and the 8 fastest times (q) qualified
Semi-finals
Qualification: The first 2 of each heat (Q) and the 2 fastest times (q) qualified
Final
Wind: -0.4 m/s
Participation
According to an unofficial count, 62 athletes from 48 countries participated in the event.
References
External links
200 metres men overview
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