Switzerland at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics
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| Switzerland at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
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| WA code | SUI |
| National federation | Swiss Athletics |
| Website | www |
| in Daegu | |
| Competitors | 15 |
| Medals |
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| World Championships in Athletics appearances | |
Switzerland competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.
A team of 18 athletes was announced to represent the country in the event. For the first time in history, Switzerland will send two 4 × 100 m relay teams to world championships.[1] The team includes one athlete invited by the IPC for exhibition events: Manuela Schaer, 800m T53 (wheelchair) women.[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 a total number of 15 competitors:
| KEY: | Did not participate | Competed in another event |
| Event | Athlete | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 4 x 100 metres relay | Aron Beyene |
| Women | 4 x 100 metres relay | Mujinga Kambundji |
| Marisa Lavanchy |