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| Dragon boat at the 2009 World Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung |
| Dates | 17–18 July 2009 |
| Competitors | 258 from 10 nations |
The Dragon boat events at the 2009 World Games in Kaohsiung was played between 17 and 18 July. [1] 258 athletes, from 10 nations, participated in the tournament. The dragon boat competition took place at Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung.
Canada (25)
China (25)
Germany (25)
Hungary (23)
Japan (23)
Russia (38)
Sweden (23)
Chinese Taipei (28)
Ukraine (21)
United States (27)* Host nation (Chinese Taipei)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Hungary | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Chinese Taipei* | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Germany | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 5 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 m | Russia | Hungary | Chinese Taipei |
| 500 m | Russia | Hungary | Germany |
| 1000 m | Russia | Germany | Hungary |
| 2000 m | Russia | Chinese Taipei | Canada |
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