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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why the 200m was removed from the World Indoor Championships

from The Final Leg · host CITIUS MAG

In 2004, after almost 20 years, the 200m was removed from the World Indoor Championship schedule and has never returned. Today, the indoor 200m is primarily only run by NCAA athletes and seldom contested on the indoor pro circuit. Lets break down why it was removed and why it will likely never return. ⁠-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:41 History of World Indoor Champs01:14 Why the 200m was removed03:35 Why the NCAA still runs the 200m04:56 Should the indoor 200m return?06:10 Why the indoor 200m will never return07:50 Summary

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