| Mali at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | MLI |
| National federation | Fédération Malienne de Natation |
| in Gwangju, South Korea | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Mali competed at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
Mali entered three swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Sebastien Kouma | 50 m breaststroke | 29.27 | 54 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m breaststroke | 1:04.03 | 59 | Did not advance | ||||
| Ousmane Touré | 50 m butterfly | 27.67 | 74 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m butterfly | 1:00.81 | 72 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Aichata Konate | 50 m breaststroke | 49.20 | 53 | Did not advance | |||
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