| Vietnam at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | VIE |
| NOC | Vietnam Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Vientiane | |
| Flag bearer | Nguyen Trong Cuong (Taekwondo) |
| Medals Ranked 2nd |
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| Southeast Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Vietnam participated in the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in the city of Vientiane, Laos from 9 December 2009 to 18 December 2009. They won 83 gold, 75 silver, and 57 bronze medals. They came second overall in Nation Ranking. [1]
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