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, Brazil. This was the first time the event was held. The meet took place at the Parque Aquático Júlio de Lamare, a traditional Brazilian pool, which the next year would host the

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. The meet was contested in a 50 m pool (i.e. "long course meters"). The participants had to be 17 years or younger on the 31 December 2006 (i.e. born 1989 or later).

Medals table

Medal summary

Boy's events

Girl's events

References

Official Results by Omega Timing
* Swim Ranking
Results
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Swimming competitions in Brazil August 2006 sports events in South America