He had also won his three major races after return from injury convincingly.

[1] Remembering his false start in the 100 metres, favorite Bolt had the slowest reaction time to the gun, but cruised easily into the semi-finals.

Still cautious, Bolt had the slowest reaction time in the field, but he easily charged into the lead, making up the stagger on Dix 2/3 of the way through the turn as returning silver medalist Alonso Edward pulled up.

[2] Dix was clearly second in 19.70, with Christophe Lemaitre separating from Jaysuma Saidy Ndure in 19.80, the French National Record for the bronze medal.

Prior to the competition, the men's 200 m records were as follows: schedule Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) and the next 3 fastest (q) advance to the semifinals.