| 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.
Tonga has received a Universality invitation from FINA to send three swimmers (two men and one woman) to the World Championships. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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