Swimming
The two Senegalese swimmers competed in five events between them in Athens, but failed to advance beyond the opening heats in any of the five.
Men's 100 metre Breaststroke:
- Malick Fall
- Heat: 1:04.50 (40th overall, did not advance)
Men's 200 metre Breaststroke:
- Malick Fall
- Heat: 2:22.31 (43rd overall, did not advance)
Men's 200 metre Breaststroke:
- Malick Fall
- Heat: 2:12.13 (47th overall, did not advance)
Women's 200 metre Freestyle:
- Khadija Ciss
- Heat: 2:09.04 (40th overall, did not advance)
Women's 800 metre Freestyle:
- Khadija Ciss
- Heat: 9:20.06 (29th overall, did not advance)
Read more about this topic: Senegal At The 2004 Summer Olympics
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