Tuvalu at the World Athletics Championships explained

See also: Tuvaluan records in athletics, Tuvalu at the Pacific Games, Tuvalu at the Commonwealth Games and Tuvalu at the Olympics. Tuvalu sends athletes to the IAAF World Championships in Athletics to compete in the 100 metres. The sprinters have set Tuvaluan records and personal best times, but have not proceeded beyond the preliminary heats. The Tuvalu Athletics Association (TAA) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in the Tuvalu.

History

World Championships	Athlete	Event	Performance
2009 World Championships in Athletics		men's 100 metres	11.57 s.^[1]
		women's 100 metres	13.75 s.^[2]
2011 World Championships in Athletics		men's 100 metres	11.58 s.^[3]
		women's 100 metres	13.92 s.^[4]
		men's 100 metres	11.57 s.^[5]
		men's 100 metres	11.72 s.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: IAAF. 12th IAAF World Championships Results - 100 metres. 15 August 2009. 13 March 2016.
2. Web site: IAAF. 12th IAAF World Championships Results - 100 metres. 15 August 2009. 13 March 2016.
3. Web site: IAAF. 13th IAAF World Championships Results - 100 metres. 27 August 2011. 13 March 2016.
4. Web site: IAAF. 13th IAAF World Championships Results - 100 metres. 27 August 2011. 13 March 2016.
5. Web site: IAAF. 14th IAAF World Championships Results - 100 metres. 10 August 2013. 13 March 2016.
6. Web site: Men's 100 metres qualification results. IAAF . 13 March 2016.