| Aruba at the 2022 World Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | ARU |
| National federation | Aruba Athletic Federation |
| in Eugene, United States 15 – 24 July 2022 | |
| Competitors | 1 (1 man) |
| World Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
Aruba competed at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, United States, from 15 to 24 July 2022. It entered 1 athlete. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Jethro Saint-Fleur | Men's 5000 metres | 16:04.46 | 41 | Did not advance | |
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