| Tunisia at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | TUN |
| National federation | Tunisian Swimming Federation |
| Website | ftnatation |
| in Fukuoka, Japan | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals Ranked 12th |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Tunisia is set to compete at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14 to 30 July.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Ahmed Hafnaoui | Swimming | Men's 800 m freestyle | July 26 |
| Gold | Ahmed Hafnaoui | Swimming | Men's 1500 m freestyle | July 30 |
 Silver | Ahmed Hafnaoui | Swimming | Men's 400 m freestyle | July 23 |
Tunisia entered 1 swimmer. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Ahmed Hafnaoui | 400 metre freestyle | 3:44.34 | 4 Q | 3:40.70 AF | |
| 800 metre freestyle | 7:41.97 | 2 Q | 7:37.00 | | |
| 1500 metre freestyle | 14:49.53 | 3 Q | 14:31.54 CR , AF | | |
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