| Namibia at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships | |
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| FINA code | NAM |
| National federation | Namibian Swimming Union |
| Website | www |
| in Shanghai, China | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Namibia competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Namibia qualified 3 swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Quinton Delie | Men's 100m Freestyle | 52.74 | 59 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 200m Freestyle | 1:57.47 | 52 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Christine Briedenhann | Women's 50m Freestyle | 27.46 | 44 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 100m Freestyle | 59.55 | 51 | Did not advance | ||||
| Daniela Lindemeier | Women's 100m Breaststroke | 1:15.64 | 39 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 200m Breaststroke | 2:47.56 | 37 | Did not advance | ||||
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