| Virgin Islands at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| FINA code | ISV |
| National federation | Virgin Islands Swimming Federation |
| in Gwangju, South Korea | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Virgin Islands competed at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
Virgin Islands entered three swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Matthew Mays | 200 m backstroke | 2:07.03 | 40 | Did not advance | |||
| 200 m butterfly | 2:03.47 NR | 41 | Did not advance | ||||
| Adriel Sanes | 100 m breaststroke | 1:02.91 | 53 | Did not advance | |||
| 200 m breaststroke | 2:17.57 | 44 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Natalia Kuipers | 200 m freestyle | 2:15.45 | 52 | Did not advance | |||
| 400 m freestyle | 4:41.69 | 42 | N/A | Did not advance | |||
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