| Iran at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | IRI |
| National federation | Iran Amateur Swimming Federation |
| in Budapest, Hungary | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Iran competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 July to 30 July.
Iran has received a Universality invitation from FINA to send one male swimmer to the World Championships. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Mehdi Ansari | Men's 50 m butterfly | 25.02 | 46 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 100 m butterfly | 55.31 | 56 | Did not advance | ||||
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