| The Gambia at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships | |
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| FINA code | GAM |
| National federation | Gambia Swimming and Aquatics Sports Association |
| in Budapest, Hungary | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
The Gambia competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 July to 30 July.
The Gambia has received a Universality invitation from FINA to send two male swimmers to the World Championships. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Jegan Jobe | Men's 50 m breaststroke | DNS | Did not advance | ||||
| Men's 100 m breaststroke | DNS | Did not advance | |||||
| Momodou Saine | Men's 100 m freestyle | DNS | Did not advance | ||||
| Men's 50 m butterfly | DNS | Did not advance | |||||
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