| Rwanda at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| FINA code | RWA |
| National federation | Rwanda Swimming Federation |
| in Fukuoka, Japan | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Rwanda is set to compete at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14 to 30 July.
Rwanda entered 2 swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Cedric Niyibizi | 50 metre freestyle | 25.28 NR | 90 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 metre freestyle | 56.18 NR | 103 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Claudette Ishimwe | 50 metre freestyle | 35.37 | 99 | Did not advance | |||
| 50 metre butterfly | 41.44 | 64 | Did not advance | ||||
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