| Federated States of Micronesia at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| FINA code | FSM |
| National federation | Federated States of Micronesia Swimming Association |
| in Fukuoka, Japan | |
| Competitors | 4 in 1 sport |
| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Federated States of Micronesia is set to compete at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14 to 30 July.
Federated States of Micronesia entered 4 swimmers. [1] [2] [3] [4]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Kyler Anthony Kihleng | 100 metre freestyle | 58.21 | 106 | Did not advance | |||
| 200 metre freestyle | 2:07.89 | 72 | Did not advance | ||||
| Tasi Limtiaco | 50 metre breaststroke | 28.95 | 40 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 metre breaststroke | 1:03.53 | 47 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Taeyanna Adams | 100 metre breaststroke | 1:25.99 | 56 | Did not advance | |||
| 50 metre butterfly | 32.53 | 57 | Did not advance | ||||
| Kestra Kihleng | 50 metre freestyle | 29.17 | 77 | Did not advance | |||
| 50 metre breaststroke | 36.55 | 43 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Taeyanna Adams Tasi Limtiaco Kyler Anthony Kihleng Kestra Kihleng | 4 × 100 m freestyle relay | 4:03.87 | 38 | Did not advance | |
| Kyler Anthony Kihleng Tasi Limtiaco Kestra Kihleng Taeyanna Adams | 4 × 100 m medley relay | 4:36.96 | 37 | Did not advance | |
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