This is the progression of world record improvements of the 200 metres M45 division of Masters athletics.
| Hand | Auto | Wind | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.65 | 0.0 | Alexander Kosenkow | 14 March 1977 | Minden | 23 July 2022 | ||||
| 21.80 | 0.6 | Willie Gault | 5 September 1960 | Los Angeles | 26 April 2008 | ||||
| 21.91 | 1.3 | Willie Gault | 5 September 1960 | Long Beach | 20 May 2006 | ||||
| 22.13 | 0.1 | Kevin Morning | 28 June 1956 | Los Gatos | 15 August 2002 | ||||
| 22.19 | 2.7 | Stephen Peters | 5 July 1953 | Gateshead | 3 August 1999 | ||||
| 22.21 | 1.6 | Stephen Peters | 5 July 1953 | Gateshead | 3 August 1999 | ||||
| 22.30 | Stan Whitley | 17 December 1945 | Eagle Rock | 20 June 1992 | |||||
| 22.40 | Reginald Austin | 16 October 1936 | San Juan | 23 September 1983 | |||||
| 22.3 | George Rhoden | 13 December 1926 | Gresham | 2 July 1972 |