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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Grenada County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,906. Its county seat is Grenada. The county is named for the province of Granada in southern Spain. Its western half is part of on the Mississippi Delta. Cotton cultivation was important to its economy well into the 20th century.
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