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"