Colombia at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics
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| Colombia at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics | |
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| WA code | COL |
| National federation | Colombian Athletics Federation |
| Website | www |
| in Daegu 27 August 2011 – 4 September 2011 | |
| Competitors | 20 |
| Medals Ranked 11th |
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| World Championships in Athletics appearances | |
Colombia competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.
A team of 21 athletes was announced to represent the country in the event. The team is led by triple jumper Caterine Ibargüen, the new continental record holder.[1][2]
The following athletes appeared on the preliminary Entry List,[2] but not on the Official Start List of the specific event,[3] resulting in total number of 20 competitors:
| KEY: | Did not participate | Competed in another event |
| Event | Athlete | |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 4 x 100 metres relay | Eliecith Palacios |
| Lina Flórez |
Medalists
The following Colombian competitors won medals at the Championships
| Medal | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
 Gold | Luis Fernando López | 20 kilometres walk |
 Bronze | Caterine Ibargüen | Triple jump |