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?

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2026 FISU World University Championships Finswimming Postponed Amid Regional Uncertainty

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2026 FISU World University Championships Finswimming Postponed Amid Regional Uncertainty The 2026 FISU World University Championships Finswimming has been officially postponed, adding another change to the international finswimming calendar in 2026. The event, originally scheduled to take place in Sharm…

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2026 FISU World University Championship Finswimming – Sharm El-Sheikh

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Start Date: Apr 10th, 2026 | End Date: Apr 11th, 2026

2026 FISU World University Championship Finswimming Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – April 10–11, 2026 The world of university finswimming is preparing for one of its most exciting moments of the season: the 2026 FISU World University Championship Finswimming, scheduled to take…

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The 2025 CMAS Open Water World Championship Finswimming

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Start Date: Oct 7th, 2025 | End Date: Oct 12th, 2025

🌊 A Mediterranean Dream: The 2025 CMAS World Championship Finswimming Open Water Heads to Egypt From October 7 to 12, 2025, the crystal-clear waters of Egypt’s North Coast will set the stage for one of the most prestigious finswimming events…

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A Celebration of Youth and Excellence: Tunisia to Host 2025 CMAS African and Arab Finswimming Age Group Championship

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Start Date: Sep 2nd, 2025 | End Date: Sep 7th, 2025

This September, the city of Tunis will open its arms and its waters to the vibrant energy of young athletes from across the Arab world and Africa. From 2nd to 7th September 2025, Tunisia proudly hosts the CMAS African and…

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Dive into Excellence: 2025 CMAS Arab & Africa Finswimming Championship to Take Place in Tunisia

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Start Date: Sep 2nd, 2025 | End Date: Sep 7th, 2025

Dive into Excellence: 2025 CMAS Arab & Africa Finswimming Championship to Take Place in Tunisia From the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean to the spirited lanes of Rades’ Olympic swimming pool, the 2025 CMAS Arab & Africa Championship in Finswimming…

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