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The '''7th [[IAAF World Athletics Final]]''' was held at the [[Kaftanzoglio Stadium]] in [[Thessaloniki]], [[Greece]] on [[September 12]] and [[September 13]], [[2009]]. The competition represented the culmination of the 2009 [[IAAF World Athletics Tour]], a selection of athletics meetings which began on September 20, 2008 at the [[Shanghai Golden Grand Prix]].<ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/gp09/results/index.html 2009 World Athletics Tour competitions]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-09-07. [http://www.webcitation.org/5jfbrW2G6 Archived] 2009-09-09.</ref> The [[Hellenic Amateur Athletic Association]] (SEGAS) won the rights to hold the event in April 2008.<ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/waf09/preview.html IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final 2009 – Thessaloniki GRE]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-09-11.</ref> |
The '''7th [[IAAF World Athletics Final]]''' was held at the [[Kaftanzoglio Stadium]] in [[Thessaloniki]], [[Greece]] on [[September 12]] and [[September 13]], [[2009]]. The competition represented the culmination of the 2009 [[IAAF World Athletics Tour]], a selection of athletics meetings which began on September 20, 2008 at the [[Shanghai Golden Grand Prix]].<ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/gp09/results/index.html 2009 World Athletics Tour competitions]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-09-07. [http://www.webcitation.org/5jfbrW2G6 Archived] 2009-09-09.</ref> The [[Hellenic Amateur Athletic Association]] (SEGAS) won the rights to hold the event in April 2008.<ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/waf09/preview.html IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final 2009 – Thessaloniki GRE]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-09-11. [http://www.webcitation.org/5jq42Du8N Archived] 2009-09-16.</ref> |
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The competitors in each event were decided by the final standings of the 2009 World Athletics Tour. Having scored points for their performances at specified meetings throughout the season, the seven athletes with the most points in each event qualified to compete, while eleven athletes were selected for races of [[1500 metres]] and above. One additional athlete, a [[Wild card (sports)|wildcard]], was allocated to each event by the [[IAAF]] and replacement athletes were to be admitted if a qualified athlete could not attend the final.<ref>Ramsak, Bob (2009-09-07). [http://www.iaaf.org/WAF09/news/kind=100/newsid=54250.html Jumps Preview - IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-09-07.</ref><ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/gp09/news/kind=101/newsid=50252.html IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final 2009 - Who and how many qualify?]. [[IAAF]] (2009-03-06). Retrieved on 2009-09-07.</ref> |
The competitors in each event were decided by the final standings of the 2009 World Athletics Tour. Having scored points for their performances at specified meetings throughout the season, the seven athletes with the most points in each event qualified to compete, while eleven athletes were selected for races of [[1500 metres]] and above. One additional athlete, a [[Wild card (sports)|wildcard]], was allocated to each event by the [[IAAF]] and replacement athletes were to be admitted if a qualified athlete could not attend the final.<ref>Ramsak, Bob (2009-09-07). [http://www.iaaf.org/WAF09/news/kind=100/newsid=54250.html Jumps Preview - IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-09-07.</ref><ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/gp09/news/kind=101/newsid=50252.html IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final 2009 - Who and how many qualify?]. [[IAAF]] (2009-03-06). Retrieved on 2009-09-07.</ref> |
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Dates | 12 – 13 September |
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The 7th IAAF World Athletics Final was held at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece on September 12 and September 13, 2009. The competition represented the culmination of the 2009 IAAF World Athletics Tour, a selection of athletics meetings which began on September 20, 2008 at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix.[1] The Hellenic Amateur Athletic Association (SEGAS) won the rights to hold the event in April 2008.[2]
The competitors in each event were decided by the final standings of the 2009 World Athletics Tour. Having scored points for their performances at specified meetings throughout the season, the seven athletes with the most points in each event qualified to compete, while eleven athletes were selected for races of 1500 metres and above. One additional athlete, a wildcard, was allocated to each event by the IAAF and replacement athletes were to be admitted if a qualified athlete could not attend the final.[3][4]
Results
Men
Women
References
- ^ 2009 World Athletics Tour competitions. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-09-07. Archived 2009-09-09.
- ^ IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final 2009 – Thessaloniki GRE. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-09-11. Archived 2009-09-16.
- ^ Ramsak, Bob (2009-09-07). Jumps Preview - IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-09-07.
- ^ IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final 2009 - Who and how many qualify?. IAAF (2009-03-06). Retrieved on 2009-09-07.