This is the progression of world record improvements of the 200 metres M45 division of Masters athletics.
- Key
Incomplete information Wind aided Pending
| Hand | Auto | Wind | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.65 | 0.0 | Alexander Kosenkow |  Germany
|
14 March 1977 | 45 years, 131 days | Minden | 23 July 2022 | |
| 21.80 | 0.6 | Willie Gault |  United States
|
5 September 1960 | 47 years, 234 days | Los Angeles | 26 April 2008 | |
| 21.91 | 1.3 | Willie Gault | United States
|
5 September 1960 | 45 years, 257 days | Long Beach | 20 May 2006 | |
| 22.13 | 0.1 | Kevin Morning | United States
|
28 June 1956 | 46 years, 48 days | Los Gatos | 15 August 2002 | |
| 22.19 | 2.7 | Stephen Peters |  United Kingdom
|
5 July 1953 | 46 years, 29 days | Gateshead | 3 August 1999 | |
| 22.21 | 1.6 | Stephen Peters | United Kingdom
|
5 July 1953 | 46 years, 29 days | Gateshead | 3 August 1999 | |
| 22.30 | Stan Whitley | United States
|
17 December 1945 | 46 years, 186 days | Eagle Rock | 20 June 1992 | ||
| 22.40 | Reginald Austin |  Australia
|
16 October 1936 | 46 years, 342 days | San Juan | 23 September 1983 | ||
| 22.3 | George Rhoden |  Jamaica
|
13 December 1926 | 45 years, 202 days | Gresham | 2 July 1972 |