| Benin at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | BEN |
| National federation | Benin Swimming Federation |
| in Budapest, Hungary | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Benin competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 July to 30 July.
Benin has received a Universality invitation from FINA to send three swimmers (two men and one woman) to the World Championships. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Ablam Awoussou | Men's 50 m backstroke | 34.47 | 55 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 50 m breaststroke | 36.34 | 77 | Did not advance | ||||
| Jefferson Kpanou | Men's 50 m freestyle | 28.29 | 115 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 100 m freestyle | 1:10.40 | 110 | Did not advance | ||||
| Nafissath Radji | Women's 50 m freestyle | 32.53 | 81 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 50 m butterfly | 42.12 | 59 | Did not advance | ||||
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