| 9th IAAF World Indoor Championships | |
|---|---|
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| Dates | 14–16 March |
| Host city | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Venue | National Indoor Arena |
| Events | 28 |
| Participation | 583 athletes from 131 nations |
The 9th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held in the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, UK from 14 to 16 March 2003. It was the first time the Championships had been held in the UK. There were a total number of 589 participating athletes from 133 countries.[1]
- ^ Record breaking gathering expected in Doha – 150 countries confirm participation. IAAF. Retrieved 4 March 2010.