Colombia competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.
Team selection
A team of 21 athletes was announced to represent the country in the event. The team is led by triple jumper Caterine Ibargüen, the new continental record holder.
The following athletes appeared on the preliminary Entry List, but not on the Official Start List of the specific event, resulting in total number of 20 competitors:
KEY:Did not participateCompeted in another event EventAthleteWomen4 x 100 metres relayEliecith PalaciosLina Flórez
Medalists The following Colombian competitors won medals at the Championships
Medal Athlete Event Luis Fernando López 20 kilometres walk Caterine Ibargüen Triple jump
Results
Men AthleteEventPreliminariesHeatsSemifinalsFinalTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankÁlvaro Gómez100 metres10.6241Did not advanceDaniel Grueso200 metres20.8726Did not advanceRafith Rodríguez800 metres1:48.2630 Q1:46.4115Did not advancePaulo Villar110 m hurdles13.5515 Q13.7313Did not advanceLuis Fernando López20 kilometres walk1:20:38 James Rendón20 kilometres walk1:24:08 19Gustavo Restrepo20 kilometres walkArley IbargüenJavelin throw74.0227Did not advance
Women AthleteEventPreliminariesHeatsSemifinalsFinalTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankYomara Hinestroza100 metres11.5635Did not advanceNorma González400 metres53.35 23 q52.2917Did not advanceRosibel García800 metres2:01.33 12 Q2:00.79 14Did not advanceLina Flórez100 m hurdles12.9813 Q12.94 14Did not advanceBrigitte Merlano100 m hurdles13.2323 Q13.2121Did not advanceÁngela Figueroa3000 metres steeplechase10:06.0028Did not advanceYomara HinestrozaMaría Alejandra IdroboDarlenis ObregónNorma González4 x 100 metres relay43.53 10Did not advanceArabelly Orjuela20 kilometres walk 1:39:28 32Ingrid Hernández20 kilometres walk 1:39:53 33Caterine IbargüenTriple jump14.523 Q14.84María Lucelly MurilloJavelin throw52.8328Did not advance
References
External links Official local organising committee website Official IAAF competition website