2013 World Aquatics Championships
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The 15th FINA World Championships (Catalan: Campionat Mundial de Natació de 2013, Spanish: Campeonato Mundial de Natación de 2013) were held from 20 July to 4 August in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.[1][2] The 2013 World Championships featured 6 aquatics disciplines: swimming, water polo, diving, high diving, open water, and synchronised swimming.
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15th FINA World Championships | |
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Host city | Barcelona, Catalonia |
Date(s) | 20 July–4 August |
Venue(s) | Palau Sant Jordi |
Nations participating | 181 |
Athletes participating | 2293 |
Officially opened by | Juan Carlos I of Spain |
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The Championships were originally awarded to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in July 2009; however, Dubai withdrew as host in May 2010.[3] FINA then re-bid the meet, and Barcelona was selected on September 26, 2010.[4][5]