Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – 200 meters running …

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<br><br>Competitions in running 200 meters among men on the 2004 in Athens took place from 24 to 26 August at the Olympic Stadium of Athens.<br>MedalistsQualification of participants<br>The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of each country had the right to declare for participation in the competition no more than three athletes who fulfilled the A standard (20.59 s) in the qualifying period from January 1, 2003 to August 9, 2004. Also, the NOC could declare no more than one athlete from among those who the B standard (20.75 s) in the same period. Qualification standards have been by the IAAF.<br>Records<br>Data are given at the beginning of the Olympic Games.<br><br>At the end of the competition, both records were not improved.<br>CompetitionsFirst round<br>The first three athletes from each race, regardless of the time shown, will automatically advance to the next round of the . Also, 8 more participants who showed the best time among all other athletes get into the next round.<br><br>Result times are in seconds. The following abbreviations have also been used:<br>Round two<br>The first three athletes from each race, regardless of the time shown, will automatically go to the semifinals of the competition. Also, four more participants who showed the best time among all the others get into the next round.<br>Semifinal<br>The first four athletes from each race, regardless of the time shown, will automatically go to the final of the competition.<br>The final

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