| Ivory Coast at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | CIV |
| National federation | Federation Ivorienne de Natation et de Sauvetagé |
| in Shanghai, China | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sports |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Ivory Coast competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Ivory Coast qualified 3 swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Brou Kouassi Olivier | Men's 50m Freestyle | 25.81 | 71 | Did not advance | |||
| Atta Tano Claver | Men's 100m Freestyle | 59.70 | 87 | Did not advance | |||
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Toure Assita | Women's 50m Freestyle | 34.45 | 77 | Did not advance | |||
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