How many champions were there in 2009?
CREATE TABLE table_1167698_1 (
    champion VARCHAR,
    season VARCHAR
)
SELECT COUNT(champion) FROM table_1167698_1 WHERE season = "2009"
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: How many champions were there in 2009? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_1167698_1 (
    champion VARCHAR,
    season VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(champion) FROM table_1167698_1 WHERE season = "2009"