Level Senior | Date(s) 10 – 13 December Events 46 | |
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Participation ? athletes from9 nations |
At the 2009 East Asian Games, the athletics events were held at the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground in Hong Kong, People's Republic of China from 10 December to 13 December. A total of 46 events were contested, of which 23 were by male athletes and 23 by female athletes.
China went on to win the most events, with Liu Qing winning golds in the 800 metres, 1500 metres and 4×400 metres relay races. Japan were a clear second place in the medals while South Korea and Chinese Taipei also took a double-digit medal haul. Athletes representing the hosts Hong Kong managed to win seven bronze medals.
Medal table
References
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