text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_1167698_1 (champion VARCHAR, season VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many champions were there in 2009?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(champion) FROM table_1167698_1 WHERE season = "2009"