Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres

The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908.

43 sprinters from 15 nations competed.

Medallists

Heat 2

In a tight race, Huff barely beat Duffy, crossing the line with a lead of less than two yards.

Heat 5

Malfait had about a four-yard lead when he finished.

Heat 8

Cloughen had a comfortable six-yard lead when he crossed the finish line.

Heat 11

Kerr's victory was by about three yards.

Heat 14

Guttormsen was the second runner to win without competition.

Semifinal 2

This all-American heat was also close, but not as close as the first. Cartmell won by about five feet.

Final

The final was held on July 23, 1908.

The top three were within two feet of each other, as Kerr's early lead evaporated in the straightaway. He was able to hang onto nine inches, however, defeating Cloughen by that small margin.

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