The men's 200 metres event at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Sydney, Australia, at International Athletic Centre on 23 and 24 August.
[1][2] 24 August Wind: -1.6 m/s 24 August Wind: -2.9 m/s Wind: -0.8 m/s 23 August Wind: +0.5 m/s Wind: -1.5 m/s Wind: -1.1 m/s Wind: -1.6 m/s 23 August Wind: -2.9 m/s Wind: -0.8 m/s Wind: +0.2 m/s Wind: -0.7 m/s Wind: +0.3 m/s Wind: -1.8 m/s According to an unofficial count, 41 athletes from 29 countries participated in the event.