Spain competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea. Team selection The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation announced a squad of 49 athletes to compete at the event. The team will be led by medal hopefuls Manuel Olmedo, the reigning European indoor 1500m champion, and Mario Pestano, who is in 4th position on this year’s Discus Throw world list. The following athletes appeared on the preliminary Entry List, but not on the Official Start List of the specific event, resulting in a total number of 43 competitors: Medalists The following competitors from South Africa won medals at the Championships Results Men Women References External links Official local organising committee website Official IAAF competition website Nations at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics World Championships in Athletics Spain at the World Championships in Athletics