The 1986 World Aquatics Championships took place in
M86 Swimming Center
The Swimming Center M-86 is a complex of pools in southeast of Madrid, Spain. The official opening was on 14 May 1986. The complex was built to host the 5th World Aquatics Championships held in August 1986. The name of the swimming center is deri ...
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Madrid
Madrid ( , ) is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and ...
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Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
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between August 13 and August 23, 1986, with 1119 participating athletes. In swimming, the 50 m freestyle events and women's 4 × 200 m freestyle relay were held for the first time.
Medal table
Medal summary
Diving
;Men
;Women
Swimming
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;Women
Synchronised swimming
Water polo
;Men
;Women
External links
FINA Official Website1986 World Aquatics Championships Results
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FINA World Aquatics Championships
World Aquatics Championships, 1986
Aquatics Championships, 1986
Sports competitions in Madrid
World 1986