Oman at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships

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Oman at the
2017 World Aquatics Championships
Flag of Oman.svg
FINA codeOMA
National federation Oman Swimming Association
in Budapest, Hungary
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
World Aquatics Championships appearances

Oman competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 July to 30 July.

Swimming

Oman Virgin Islands has received a Universality invitation from FINA to send a male swimmer to the World Championships. [1]

AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Abdulrahman Al-Kulaibi Men's 200 m individual medley 2:19.0643Did not advance

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References

  1. "Entry List by Nation (Swimming)". www.omegatiming.com. Omega Timing. 19 July 2017. Archived from the original on 9 October 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2017.