This is the progression of world record improvements of the 200 metres M55 division of Masters athletics.
- Key
Incomplete information Wind aided Pending Indoor mark
| Hand | Auto | Wind | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.24 | 1.0 | Willie Gault |  United States
|
5 September 1960 | Eagle Rock | 7 May 2016 | |
| 23.03 | w | Ron Taylor |  United Kingdom
|
4 December 1933 | Eugene | 1 August 1989 | |
| 23.36 | 1.3 | Bill Collins | United States
|
20 November 1950 | Charlotte | 5 August 2006 | |
| 23.36 i | Bill Collins | United States
|
20 November 1950 | Linz | 16 March 2006 | ||
| 23.37 | 1.7 | Ron Taylor | United Kingdom
|
4 December 1933 | Budapest | 24 July 1990 | |
| 23.87 | Alfred Guidet | United States
|
16 March 1918 | Eagle Rock | 24 June 1973 | ||
| 24.2 | Payton Jordan | United States
|
19 March 1917 | 24 March 1973 |