Grenada competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Grenada competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Grenada qualified 2 swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Esau Simpson | Men's 50m Freestyle | 24.72 | 60 | did not advance | |||
| Men's 100m Freestyle | 53.85 | 68 | did not advance | ||||
| Nicholas Coard | Men's 50m Freestyle | 24.78 | 61 | did not advance | |||
| Men's 100m Freestyle | 53.94 | 70 | did not advance | ||||
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