| Nicaragua at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | NCA |
| National federation | Federación de Natación de Nicaragua |
| in Gwangju, South Korea | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Nicaragua competed at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
Nicaragua entered three swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Eisner Barberena | 50 m backstroke | 28.25 | 59 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m backstroke | 1:00.56 | 57 | Did not advance | ||||
| Miguel Mena | 50 m freestyle | 24.19 | 78 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m freestyle | 52.20 | 75 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Maria Schutzmeier | 100 m freestyle | 59.08 | =51 | Did not advance | |||
| 50 m butterfly | 28.34 | 40 | Did not advance | ||||
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