2013 World Aquatics Championships

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. The 2013 World Championships featured 6 aquatics disciplines: swimming, water polo, diving, high diving, open water, and synchronised swimming.

15th FINA World Championships
Host cityBarcelona, Catalonia
Date(s)20 July–4 August
Venue(s)Palau Sant Jordi
Nations participating181
Athletes participating2293
Officially opened byJuan Carlos I of Spain

The Championships were originally awarded to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in July 2009; however, Dubai withdrew as host in May 2010. FINA then re-bid the meet, and Barcelona was selected on September 26, 2010.

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