| Cameroon at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | CMR |
| National federation | Fédération Camerounaise de Natation et Sauvetage |
| in Gwangju, South Korea | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Cameroon competed at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
Cameroon entered one swimmer. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Charly Ndjoume | 50 m freestyle | 28.45 | 122 | did not advance | |||
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