2011 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 200 metres

The Women's 200 metres at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Daegu Stadium on September 1 and 2.

Shalonda Solomon was the world-leader before the championships with her run of 22.15 seconds which made her the 2011 US champion.

[1] The results of the three semifinals placed three Jamaicans and three Southern California athletes as the automatic qualifiers.

Defending champion Felix, who looked sluggish throughout the season, closed fast to challenge Jeter near the line.

Prior to the competition, the records were as follows: Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) advance to the semifinals.