| Netherlands Antilles at the 2003 Pan American Games | |
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| IOC code | AHO |
| NOC | Netherlands Antilles Olympic Committee |
| in Santo Domingo 1–17 August 2003 | |
| Flag bearer | Churandy Martina [1] |
| Medals Ranked 28th |
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| Pan American Games appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
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The 14th Pan American Games were held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from August 1 to August 17, 2003.
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
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| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Howard Hinds | 50 m freestyle | 23.70 | 14 | 24.04 | 16 |
| 100 m freestyle | 52.45 | 21 | did not advance | ||
| Vincent van Rutten | 200 m freestyle | 1:58.84 | 23 | did not advance | |
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