| Nigeria at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| FINA code | NGR |
| National federation | Nigeria Swimming Federation |
| in Shanghai, China | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Nigeria competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Nigeria qualified 3 swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Yellow Yeiyah | Men's 50m Freestyle | 24.01 | 46 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 50m Butterfly | 25.41 | 35 | Did not advance | ||||
| Oluseyi Fatayi-Williams | Men's 100m Breaststroke | 1:07.57 | 71 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 100m Butterfly | 57.96 | 55 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Ifiezegbe Gagbe | Women's 50m Freestyle | 28.35 | 52 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 100m Freestyle | 1:02.44 | 59 | Did not advance | ||||
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