The 18th

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were held in

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in 2009.

Results

Men

Track

Field

Women

Track

Field

Medal table

Participating nations

* (12) * (1) * (1) * (77) * (22) * (16) * (53) * (6) * (15) * (5) * (55) * (5) * (23) * (9) * (3) * (1) * (2) * (4) * (17) * (1) * (6) * (4) * (3) * (5) * (5) * (9) * (17) * (10) * (26) * (21) * (4) * (5) * (25) * (2) * (6) * (19) * (10)

References

Liu Xiang the main attraction on home soil at the Asian Championships - PREVIEW

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(2009-11-09). Retrieved on 2011-07-09.
Two golds for host Chinese as Asian Champs kick off in Guangzhou

(2009-11-11). Retrieved on 2011-07-09.
Six more gold for China in Guangzhou - Asian champs, day 2
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(2009-11-12). Retrieved on 2011-07-09.
Taking centre stage, Liu Xiang beats the rain to take Asian title – Asian champs, day 3

(2009-11-13). Retrieved on 2011-07-09.
With five wins, Japan halts Chinese momentum in Guangzhou - Asian champs, day 4

(2009-11-09). Retrieved on 2011-07-09.
Another strong day for Japan as Asian championships conclude
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(2009-11-09). Retrieved on 2011-07-09.
Full results – Day 1

External links

Asian Athletics Association

Official website
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