| Oman at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
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| WA code | OMA |
| National federation | Oman Athletics Association |
| in Daegu | |
| Competitors | 1 |
| Medals |
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| World Championships in Athletics appearances | |
Oman competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea. One athlete was announced to represent the country in the event. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Preliminaries | Heats | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | ||
| Ahmed Mohamed Al-Marjeby | 400 metres | 47.99 | 31 | Did not advance | |||||
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