The women's 200 metres at the 1971 European Athletics Championships was held in Helsinki, Finland, at Helsinki Olympic Stadium on 12 and 13 August 1971.
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12 August
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12 August
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According to an unofficial count, 20 athletes from 10 countries participated in the event.