These are the results of the Men's 200 metres event at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics in Athens, Greece.

The winning margin was 0.20 seconds.

First 3 of each Heat (Q) and the next 5 fastest (q) qualified for the quarterfinals.

First 3 of each Heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.

First 4 of each Semifinal qualified directly (Q) for the final.