The swimming events at the

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were held from March 23, 25 and 26-29; and were grouped into two disciplines: (pool)

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and

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. Events were contested at: *Open water (4 events): a reservoir next to

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, (just west of Medellín); *Swimming (40 events): March 26–29 at the ''Complejo Acuatico'' (trans: "Aquatic Complex") in Medellín.

Event schedule

Open Water schedule

*Tuesday, March 23: 5-kilometer race (5K) *Thursday, March 25: 10-kilometer race (10K)

Pool finals schedule

Results

Men's events

Women's events

Medal standings

References

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