| Oman at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | OMA |
| National federation | Oman Swimming Association |
| in Budapest, Hungary | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Oman competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 July to 30 July.
Oman Virgin Islands has received a Universality invitation from FINA to send a male swimmer to the World Championships. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Abdulrahman Al-Kulaibi | Men's 200 m individual medley | 2:19.06 | 43 | did not advance | |||
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