Tonga at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships | |
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FINA code | TGA |
National federation | Tonga Swimming Association |
in Budapest, Hungary | |
Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Tonga competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 July to 30 July.
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Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Andrew Lapuka | Men's 50 m freestyle | 26.72 | 108 | Did not advance | |||
Men's 50 m butterfly | 30.59 | 80 | Did not advance | ||||
Tongli Panuve | Men's 100 m freestyle | 58.21 | 101 | Did not advance | |||
Men's 200 m freestyle | 2:12.61 | 73 | Did not advance | ||||
Charissa Panuve | Women's 100 m freestyle | 1:05.47 | 72 | Did not advance | |||
Women's 50 m butterfly | 33.43 | 55 | Did not advance |
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