| Mauritania at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | MTN |
| National federation | Mauritanian Swimming Federation |
| in Shanghai, China | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Mauritania competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Mauritania qualified 3 swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Eycub Leebeid | Men's 50m Freestyle | 45.18 | 116 | Did not advance | |||
| Hamza Labeid | Men's 50m Freestyle | DSQ | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Soukeina Abdellahi | Women's 50m Freestyle | DNS | Did not advance | ||||
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