Libya at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships

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Libya at the
2011 World Aquatics Championships
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg
FINA codeLBA
National federation Libyan Swimming Association
in Shanghai, China
Competitors1 in 1 sports
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
World Aquatics Championships appearances

Libya competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.

Swimming

Libya qualified 1 swimmer. [1]

Men
AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Sofyan El Gadi Men's 100m Freestyle 56.4579Did not advance
Men's 100m Butterfly 58.3857Did not advance

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References

  1. "Swimming Archive". Archived from the original on 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2011-08-01.