2016 African Championships in Athletics – Women's 200 metres

The women's 200 metres event at the 2016 African Championships in Athletics was held on 25 and 26 June in Kings Park Stadium.

[1] Qualification: First 4 of each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.

Wind:Heat 1: +0.7 m/s, Heat 2: +0.6 m/s, Heat 3: +0.4 m/s, Heat 4: -0.4 m/s, Heat 5: +1.4 m/s Qualification: First 2 of each heat (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final.

Wind:Heat 1: +0.8 m/s, Heat 2: +1.0 m/s, Heat 3: +2.0 m/s Wind: +1.2 m/s