Zambia at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships | |
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FINA code | ZAM |
National federation | Zambian Swimming Federation |
in Budapest, Hungary | |
Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Zambia competed at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 14 to 30 July.
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The 17th FINA World Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary from 14 to 30 July 2017.
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Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Alex Axiotis | Men's 50 m breaststroke | 30.65 | 63 | Did not advance | |||
Men's 100 m breaststroke | 1:08.50 | 68 | Did not advance | ||||
Ralph Goveia | Men's 50 m butterfly | 24.56 | 39 | Did not advance | |||
Men's 100 m butterfly | 54.86 | 53 | Did not advance | ||||
Tilka Paljk | Women's 50 m breaststroke | 32.72 | 32 | Did not advance | |||
Women's 100 m breaststroke | 1:12.65 | 36 | Did not advance |
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