2009 Paris–Nice
| 2009 UCI World Ranking, race 2 of 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dates | March 8 – March 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stages | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 1,243.5 km (772.7 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winning time | 30h 53' 51" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Winner |
 Luis León Sánchez (ESP)
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(Caisse d'Epargne) | |
| Second |
 Fränk Schleck (LUX)
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(Team Saxo Bank) | |
| Third |
 Sylvain Chavanel (FRA)
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(Quick-Step) | |
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| Points |
Sylvain Chavanel (FRA)
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(Quick-Step) | |
| Mountains |
 Tony Martin (GER)
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(Team Columbia–High Road) | |
| Youth |
 Kevin Seeldrayers (BEL)
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(Quick-Step) | |
| Team | Team Saxo Bank | ||
The 2009 Paris–Nice, the 67th running of the race, started on 8 March in Amilly, and concluded on 15 March in Nice. It was won by Luis León Sánchez.
Favorites to win included Alberto Contador, who won in 2007, Cadel Evans, and Fränk Schleck. The 2008 winner, Davide Rebellin, did not take part in the event. The race was the second event in the inaugural UCI World Ranking.
The following 20 UCI ProTour and UCI Professional Continental teams were selected to the 2009 Paris–Nice:
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