| Nigeria at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| FINA code | NGR |
| National federation | Nigeria Swimming Federation |
| in Budapest, Hungary | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Nigeria competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 July to 30 July.
Nigeria has received a Universality invitation from FINA to send three swimmers (two men and one woman) to the World Championships. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Ifeakachuku Nmor | Men's 50 m freestyle | 24.31 | 88 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 100 m butterfly | 57.90 | 63 | Did not advance | ||||
| Yellow Yeiyah | Men's 100 m freestyle | 56.38 | 93 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 50 m butterfly | 26.11 | 59 | Did not advance | ||||
| Faith Edorodion | Women's 50 m butterfly | 32.61 | 52 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 100 m butterfly | 1:13.89 | 45 | Did not advance | ||||
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