The 2009 World Championships in Athletics took place in Berlin, Germany, from August 15 to 23, 2009. This event marked the 12th edition of the IAAF World Championships and was held primarily at the Olympiastadion, with marathon and racewalking events starting and finishing at the iconic Brandenburg Gate.
Key Details:
- Host City: Berlin, Germany
- Dates: August 15–23, 2009
- Nations Participating: 202
- Athletes Competing: 2,101
- Events: 47
- Main Venue: Olympiastadion (capacity: 74,845)
Highlights:
- The championships saw a total of three world records, alongside numerous championship and national records being set.
- The men’s 100 meters final became particularly historic as Usain Bolt set a new world record of 9.58 seconds, surpassing his previous record from the 2008 Olympics by over a tenth of a second.
- The event was opened by German President Horst Köhler and closed by IAAF President Lamine Diack.
Notable Performances:
- In addition to Bolt’s record-breaking run, Blanka Vlašić from Croatia won gold in the women’s high jump with a height of 2.04 meters.
- The championships included a community event called the Champions Run 10K, allowing local runners to participate along parts of the marathon course.
The event was highly attended, with approximately 400,000 tickets sold, and it garnered significant media coverage, reflecting its global importance in the athletics calendar.
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