2009 Polynesian Championships in Athletics

The 2009 Polynesian Championships in Athletics took place between August 4–8, 2009. The event was held at the Griffith University in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, jointly with the OAA Grand Prix Series, and the OAA sub-regional Melanesian and Micronesian Championships. Many athletes utilised the competitions preparing for the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany. Detailed reports were given for the OAA.

A total of 32 events were contested, 18 by men and 14 by women.

Medal summary
Complete results can be found on the Oceania Athletics Association webpage,  and at sportfieber.pytalhost.com.

In 100 metres, long jump and triple jump, as well as in shot put, discus throw, and javelin throw, there were separate open competitions for the Polynesian championships and the OAA Grand Prix Series held on different days.

Participation
According to an unofficial count, 53 athletes from 8 countries participated.


 * 🇦🇸 american samoa (1)
 * 🇨🇰 cook islands (10)
 * 🇵🇫 french polynesia (10)
 * 🇳🇿 new zealand (7)
 * 🇳🇺 niue (4)
 * 🇼🇸 samoa (5)
 * 🇹🇴 tonga (12)
 * 🇹🇻 tuvalu (4)