| Burundi at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | BDI |
| National federation | Fédération Burundaise de Natation |
| in Gwangju, South Korea | |
| Competitors | 4 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Burundi competed at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
Burundi has entered four swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Belly-Crésus Ganira | 50 m freestyle | 25.33 | 99 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m butterfly | 1:03.34 | 76 | Did not advance | ||||
| Billy-Scott Irakoze | 100 m freestyle | 56.45 | 104 | Did not advance | |||
| 50 m butterfly | 28.43 | 76 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Odrina Kaze | 50 m freestyle | 34.97 | 98 | Did not advance | |||
| 50 m breaststroke | 49.77 | 56 | Did not advance | ||||
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