This is the progression of world record improvements of the 200 metres W40 division of Masters athletics.
- Key
Incomplete information Wind aided Pending
| Hand | Auto | Wind | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.72 | 1.4 | Merlene Ottey |  Slovenia
|
10.05.1960 | Athens | 23.08.2004 | |
| 24.25 | 2.0 | Violetta Lapierre |  France
|
15.10.1963 | Vénissieux | 15.05.2004 | |
| 24.66A | Sara Montecinos |  Chile
|
08.03.1954 | Cali | 19.03.1994 | ||
| 24.84 | Phil Raschker |  United States
|
21.02.1947 | Eugene | 03.08.1989 | ||
| 25.1 | Maeve Kyle |  Ireland
|
06.10.1928 | Belfast | 10.05.1969 |