CMAS World Games Ranking V6

The CMAS World Games Ranking (Version 6), updated on October 12, 2024, highlights the top finswimming performances across various categories for both men and women. These rankings are a culmination of performances across different major events such as the World Championships and World Cup stages. The ranking system is designed to track the best athletes and teams globally, with a specific focus on short-distance and relay events.

Overview of the Rankings

The 50m Apnea (AP) Men category is led by Stepan Vorobyev from CMAS1 with a time of 13.87 seconds, followed by Siqian Zhang from China (13.99 seconds) and Myeongjun Shin from Korea (14.03 seconds). In this event, speed and breath control are paramount, and the close times between these top competitors demonstrate the intense competition at this level.

In the 50m AP Women, Yaoyao Hu from China holds the first position with a time of 15.61 seconds, a strong lead ahead of Uijin Seo from Korea and Chengjing Shu from China. Both categories show dominance by athletes from Asia, particularly China and Korea, demonstrating the depth of talent in these regions.

Highlights from the 100m and 200m Categories

For the 100m Surface Finswimming (SF) Men, the leader is Justus Morstedt from Germany, who swam the distance in 34.45 seconds. This event, demanding a blend of speed, endurance, and technique, sees athletes like Stepan Vorobyev also ranking highly in multiple distances, showing their versatility across events. Similarly, in the 100m SF Women, Yaoyao Hu once again takes the top spot with a time of 37.75 seconds.

The 200m SF Men category is particularly competitive, with Nándor Kiss from Hungary and Justus Morstedt sharing the fastest time of 1:20.29. The event showcases the growing strength of Hungarian athletes in the longer distances. Among the women, Vlada Markina from CMAS1 takes first place with a time of 1:28.98, continuing the trend of athletes from this federation excelling in key races.

Relay Events

Team events are a significant part of the World Games Ranking, and in the 4x100m SF Men relay, the Colombian team secured first place with a time of 2:18.55, followed by Korea and Germany. Relay events are particularly exciting due to the teamwork and strategy involved in handing off the fins. Similarly, in the 4x100m SF Women relay, China leads with 2:36.29, followed closely by Colombia and Ukraine. These races often come down to fractions of seconds, emphasizing the importance of team cohesion and split-second decisions.

The Importance of Rankings

The CMAS World Games Ranking provides a vital tool for tracking the progress and performance of athletes worldwide. It gives nations and federations insight into where their athletes stand globally and allows for strategic planning as they prepare for future competitions. The rankings also provide motivation for athletes aiming to improve their standings, knowing they are competing with the best in the world.

In summary, the CMAS World Games Ranking version 6 offers a comprehensive overview of the top performances in finswimming as of October 2024. The results reflect the growing talent pool and international competition in this dynamic sport, with athletes from Asia, Europe, and South America dominating the leaderboards. These rankings are sure to evolve as the 2025 season approaches, bringing more exciting races and shifts in the global standings.

CMAS World Games Ranking V6