Cambodia at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships | |
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FINA code | CAM |
National federation | Khmer Amateur Swimming Federation |
in Budapest, Hungary | |
Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Cambodia competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 July to 30 July.
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The 17th FINA World Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary from 14 to 30 July 2017.
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Cambodia has received a Universality invitation from FINA to send three swimmers (two men and one woman) to the World Championships. [1]
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Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Cheng Pirort | Men's 50 m freestyle | 26.29 | =103 | Did not advance | |||
Men's 100 m freestyle | 58.52 | 102 | Did not advance | ||||
Thoi Thoeun | Men's 50 m backstroke | 30.72 | 50 | Did not advance | |||
Men's 50 m butterfly | 27.45 | 60 | Did not advance | ||||
Hemthon Vitiny | Women's 50 m freestyle | 29.69 | 68 | Did not advance | |||
Women's 50 m butterfly | 32.39 | 51 | Did not advance |
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