The men's 200 metres event at the 1983 Summer Universiade was held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on 8, 9 and 10 July 1983.
Results.
Heats.
Held on 8 July
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Quarterfinals.
Held on 9 July
Wind: ;br ;Heat 1: +0.5 m/s, Heat 2: +1.5 m/s, Heat 3: +0.7 m/s
Semifinals.
Held on 10 July
Wind: ;br ;Heat 1: +0.1 m/s, Heat 2: -0.5 m/s
Final.
Held on 10 July
Wind: +0.6 m/s
References.
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