Netherlands Antilles at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships

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Netherlands Antilles at the
2011 World Aquatics Championships
Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1986-2010).svg
FINA code AHO
National federation Swimming Federation of Netherlands Antilles
in Shanghai, China
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
World Aquatics Championships appearances

Netherlands Antilles competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.

Swimming

Netherlands Antilles qualified 1 swimmer. [1]

Men
AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Rodion Davelaar Men's 50m Breaststroke 28.2124did not advance
Men's 100m Breaststroke 1:04.5061did not advance

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References

  1. "Swimming Archive". Archived from the original on 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2011-08-01.