Finswimming is one of the most exciting water sport ever. Finswimming is a sport belonging to the aquatic specialties which, using specific equipment (monofin, fins, snorkel or cylinders) allows the athlete to reach much higher speeds than swimming. There are indoor (swimming pools) and open water (sea, lake, rivers) championships.

To which federation belongs Finswimming?

The international federation to which fin swimming belongs is CMAS, the Confédération Mondial des Activités Subaquatiques, which is part of the ARISF, and is a discipline recognized by the IOC.

Is there an age limit to join Finswimming?

Finswimming is suitable for any age . In fact, there are competitions for very young people, for children and adults and for veterans, over 25 years old.

How can I find a Finswimming club?

You can find Finswimming clubs easily, just looking on the internet.

How can i stay updated with Finswimming News?

Finswimmer Magazine is the most comprehensive web site about Finswimming in which you can find events, updates and everything about Finswimming.

Back-to-Back World Records in Chios: Korompylis and Saprykina Shine in 200m Immersion Finals - Finswimmer Magazine

Chios, Greece – June 21, 2025

A historic day unfolded at the CMAS Finswimming Junior World Championships 2025 in Chios, Greece, where the spotlight turned to the recently added 200 meters Immersion race — and it did not disappoint.

In a span of minutes, the event witnessed two Junior World Records, as the world watched two young stars rise beneath the surface.

🇬🇷 Korompylis Lifts the Roof in Chios with Home Victory and World Record

The crowd at the Chios Aquatic Center erupted when Angelos Korompylis of Greece delivered a sensational gold-medal performance, clocking 1:18.78, setting a brand new Junior World Record (WJ). With smooth and powerful underwater strokes, Korompylis dominated the race from the start, holding off a strong challenge from D. Romashov (CM1), who touched in 1:20.39, earning the silver medal. The bronze went to PENALOZA MORERA of Colombia with 1:23.47.

🏅 Men’s 200m Immersion – Final Results

🥇 Angelos Korompylis (Greece) – 1:18.78 – Junior World Record
🥈 D. Romashov (CM1) – 1:20.39
🥉 PENALOZA MORERA (Colombia) – 1:23.47
V. Tarasov (CM1) – 1:24.33
E. Athanasiou (Greece) – 1:25.17
Z. Varadi (Hungary) – 1:25.54
D. Draūksas (Lithuania) – 1:27.94
M. Slesiak (France) – 1:29.79

🌍 Saprykina Soars: World Record for the Rising Star from CM1

Just before Korompylis’ incredible swim, the women’s final saw Ksenia Saprykina (CM1) set the tone by finishing in 1:20.84, also establishing a new Junior World Record. Her technique was flawless, with excellent air management and propulsion. Germany’s H. Troppschuh secured silver in 1:26.94, while Hungary’s H.B. Horpacsy took bronze with 1:28.88.

🏅 Women’s 200m Immersion – Final Results

🥇 Ksenia Saprykina (CM1) – 1:20.84 – Junior World Record
🥈 H. Troppschuh (Germany) – 1:26.94
🥉 H.B. Horpacsy (Hungary) – 1:28.88
P. Ikkonen (Estonia) – 1:29.53
Rosero Cordoba (Colombia) – 1:29.57
E. Chatzipli (Greece) – 1:30.33
G. Salsano (France) – 1:31.19
DSQ – A. Prentanou (Greece)

💬 A New Era for 200m Immersion

The 200 meters Immersion is still a fresh entry in the international finswimming competition lineup, and this makes the records being set even more significant. As the discipline develops, it is clear that young athletes are rising quickly to its challenges — showing that speed, breath control, and underwater technique are evolving to unprecedented levels.

With athletes like Korompylis and Saprykina leading the way, the future of finswimming looks thrilling. Their record-breaking performances are not just medals — they are milestones, and Chios will forever remember this day when two stars left their mark beneath the water.

Stay tuned with Finswimmer Magazine for more updates, interviews, and behind-the-scenes from the 2025 CMAS Finswimming Junior World Championships!