2009 World Masters Athletics Championships
| 2009 World Masters Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 July - 8 August 2009 |
| Host city | Lahti, Finland |
| Venue | Lahden Stadion |
| Level | Masters |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Participation | 4948 athletes from 96 nations |
| Official website | Archived 2010-05-26 at the Wayback Machine |
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2009 World Masters Athletics Championships is the eighteenth in a series of World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships that took place in Lahti, Finland from 28 July to 8 August 2009.
The main venue was Lahden Stadion located within Lahden Urheilukeskus. Supplemental venues included Radiomäen urheilukenttä in Radiomäki, Nastola Sport Field, Kisapuisto Field for throwing events, and Fellmaninpuisto for start and finish of the Marathon.
This Championships was organized by World Masters Athletics (WMA) in coordination with a Local Organising Committee (LOC): Virpi Hurri, Hannu Nurminen, Pekka Mäki-Reinikka.
The WMA is the global governing body of the sport of athletics for athletes 35 years of age or older, setting rules for masters athletics competition.
In addition to a full range of track and field events, non-stadia events included 8K Cross Country, 10K Race Walk (women), 20K Race Walk (men), and Marathon.