Faroe Islands at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships

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Faroe Islands competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.

Swimming

Faroe Islands qualified 1 swimmer. [1]

Men
AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Pál Joensen Men's 800m Freestyle 7:45.552 Q7:46.515
Men's 1500m Freestyle 14:56.666 Q14:46.334

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References

  1. "Swimming Archive". Archived from the original on 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2011-07-31.