| Zambia at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| FINA code | ZAM |
| National federation | Zambia Amateur Swimming Union |
| in Gwangju, South Korea | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Zambia competed at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
Zambia has entered three swimmers. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Ralph Goveia | 50 m butterfly | 25.08 | 54 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m butterfly | 55.14 | 49 | Did not advance | ||||
| Kumaren Naidu | 50 m breaststroke | DSQ | Did not advance | ||||
| 100 m breaststroke | 1:10.13 | 83 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Tilka Paljk | 50 m breaststroke | 32.37 | 34 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 m breaststroke | 1:15.02 | 42 | Did not advance | ||||
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