| Suriname at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | SUR |
| National federation | Surinaamse Zwem Bond |
| in Gwangju, South Korea | |
| Competitors | 4 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Suriname competed at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
Suriname entered four swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Irvin Hoost | 50 m butterfly | 25.97 | 66 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m butterfly | DSQ | Did not advance | |||||
| Renzo Tjon-A-Joe | 50 m freestyle | 22.33 | =21 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m freestyle | 49.85 | 39 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Xiomara Getrouw | 50 m backstroke | 31.42 | 34 | Did not advance | |||
| Evita Leter | 50 m breaststroke | 34.58 | 41 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m breaststroke | 1:20.89 | 51 | Did not advance | ||||
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