| Hong Kong at the 2022 World Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | HKG |
| in Eugene, Oregon 15–24 July 2022 | |
| Competitors | 1 |
| World Championships in Athletics appearances | |
Hong Kong competed at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, United States, from 15 to 24 July 2022.
Hong Kong entered 1 athlete. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Kit Ching Yiu [2] | Marathon | 2:43:13 | 29 |
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