| Comoros at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | COM |
| National federation | Comoros Swimming Federation |
| in Gwangju, South Korea | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Comoros competed at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
Comoros entered two swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Mohamed Ibrahim | 50 m freestyle | 29.17 | 123 | did not advance | |||
| 50 m butterfly | 32.53 | 92 | did not advance | ||||
| Hakim Youssouf | 100 m freestyle | 1:05.48 | 117 | did not advance | |||
| 50 m breaststroke | 38.65 | 76 | did not advance | ||||
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