| Argentina at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics | |
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| WA code | ARG |
| in Berlin | |
| Competitors | 6 (4 men, 2 women) |
| Medals |
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| World Championships in Athletics appearances | |
Argentina fielded six competitors at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin. [1]
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| Event | Athletes | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| 20 km walk | Juan Manuel Cano | 1:29:20 SB | 40 |
| Event | Athletes | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Shot put | Germán Lauro | NM | - | did not advance | |
| Discus throw | Jorge Balliengo | 59.19 | 23 | did not advance | |
| Germán Lauro | 57.88 | 28 | did not advance | ||
| Hammer throw | Juan Ignacio Cerra | 69.37 | 30 | did not advance | |
| Event | Athletes | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Discus throw | Rocío Comba | 54.69 | 30 | did not advance | |
| Hammer throw | Jennifer Dahlgren | 68.90 | 17 | did not advance | |
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