Masters M40 200 metres world record progression
This is the progression of world record improvements of the 200 metres M40 division of Masters athletics.
;Key:
| Hand | Auto | Wind | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
| 20.64 | 1.3 | Troy Douglas | | 30.11.1962 | Utrecht | 09.08.2003 |
| 20.64 | 0.7 | Troy Douglas | | 30.11.1962 | Paris | 27.08.2003 |
| 21.38 | | Bill Collins | | 20.11.1950 | Naperville | 04.07.1991 |
| 21.74 | >2.0 | Eddie Hart | | 24.04.1949 | Eugene | 01.08.1989 |
| 21.98 | | Stan Whitley | | 17.12.1945 | Springfield | 14.08.1987 |
| 21.8 | | | Manuel Ulacio | | 1940 | Caracas | 04.09.1982 |
| 21.9 | | | Reginald Austin | | 16.10.1936 | Gothenburg | 10.08.1977 |
| 22.2 | | | Ron Taylor | | 04.12.1933 | Leicester | 20.06.1975 |
| 22.2 | | | Thane Baker | | 04.10.1931 | | 13.07.1974 |
