2009 UCI Track Cycling World Championships – Women's sprint

The Women's Sprint was one of the 9 women's events at the 2009 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, held in Pruszków, Poland.

26 cyclists from 18 countries were due to participate in the contest, but two riders did not start.

After the qualifying heats, the fastest 24 riders were to advance to the 1/16 finals, therefore all riders who contested the qualification advanced to the next round.

[1] The first rider in each of the 12 heats advanced to the second round.

[4] The first rider in each quarterfinal advanced to the semifinals and the 4 losing athletes faced a race for 5th-8th place.