Mongolia competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Mongolia competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Mongolia had 3 swimmers that competed. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Tamir Andrei | Men's 50m Freestyle | 26.26 | 75 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 100m Freestyle | 57.52 | 82 | Did not advance | ||||
| Zandan Gunsennorou | Men's 50m Freestyle | 28.14 | 94 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 100m Freestyle | 1:01.80 | 91 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Ouyngerel Gantumur | Women's 100m Breaststroke | 1:28.86 | 44 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 50m Butterfly | 33.48 | 46 | Did not advance | ||||
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