CMAS World Games Ranking V7

The latest CMAS Finswimming World Games Ranking (Version 7), updated on October 20, 2024 after the completion of the CMAS Finswimming World Cup Golden Final 2024 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy), showcases the top finswimmers from various nations across different distances and categories. This comprehensive ranking reflects performances from world championships and World Cup stages, providing a snapshot of the best finswimming athletes globally.

The World Games are an international multi-sport event that showcases sports not typically included in the Olympic Games. Organized by the International World Games Association (IWGA), under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the World Games occur every four years, one year after the Summer Olympics. The event aims to provide a global stage for a diverse range of sports, including both well-known disciplines and emerging sports, such as finswimming, parkour, and ultimate frisbee, among others.

The World Games feature sports that prioritize non-traditional techniques, often with a focus on skills, endurance, and niche international popularity. These games highlight the diversity of global sporting culture, often incorporating innovative and dynamic events.

Upcoming Edition of the World Games

The next edition of the World Games will take place in Chengdu, China, in 2025. This will be the 12th edition of the event, scheduled from August 7 to 17, 2025. It will bring together athletes from over 30 sports and around 100 disciplines, allowing them to compete on an international platform and showcase their abilities to a global audience.

Chengdu, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant sporting infrastructure, will host the World Games for the first time. The city is preparing to accommodate thousands of athletes and spectators for this prestigious event.

Key Highlights from the Rankings

In the 50m Apnea (AP) Men, Stepan Vorobyev from CMAS1 remains at the top, with a time of 13.87 seconds, maintaining his lead from the previous ranking. Following closely are Zhang Siqian from China (13.99 seconds) and Shin Myeongjun from Korea (14.03 seconds). Max Poschart from Germany has moved up to the fourth position with a time of 14.10 seconds, highlighting the competitiveness in this fast-paced event.

For the 50m AP Women, Hu Yaoyao from China retains the top spot with a time of 15.61 seconds. Seo Uijin from Korea and Shu Chengjing from China follow in second and third places. This event has consistently showcased strong performances from Asian athletes, reflecting their dominance in short-distance apnea events.

Sprint Distances: 100m and 200m Surface Finswimming

In the 100m Surface Finswimming (SF) Men, Max Poschart from Germany takes the lead with a remarkable time of 34.23 seconds, edging ahead of Justus Morstedt, also from Germany. The 100m SF category, known for its balance of speed and endurance, sees several new faces rising in the rankings, including Tarek Hassan Elsayed from Egypt, who is now sixth with a time of 35.27 seconds.

For the 100m SF Women, Hu Yaoyao once again proves her dominance, leading with a time of 37.75 seconds. This is followed by strong performances from Seo Uijin and Diana Sliseva from CMAS1. The depth of competition in this category is evident, with many athletes posting times under 40 seconds.

In the 200m SF Men, Justus Morstedt and Nándor Kiss from Hungary share the top spot with identical times of 1:20.29. These two athletes have consistently performed well over longer distances, showcasing their stamina and technical skills. Max Poschart follows closely in third with a time of 1:21.02, demonstrating his versatility across different distances.

In the 200m SF Women, Vlada Markina from CMAS1 leads with a time of 1:28.98, followed by Ekaterina Mikhaylushkina and Sofiia Hrechko. This event has seen athletes from Eastern Europe consistently perform well, dominating the top rankings.

Relay Events

Relay events add a team-based dynamic to finswimming competitions, and in the 4x100m SF Men relay, the Colombian team secured the top position with a time of 2:18.55. Korea and Germany are second and third, respectively, in this fast-paced and thrilling event that emphasizes teamwork and precision.

In the 4x100m SF Women relay, China leads with a time of 2:36.29, followed by Colombia and Ukraine. These relays are often the highlight of competitions, where national pride and the culmination of individual efforts come together in a spectacular fashion.

Conclusion

The CMAS Finswimming World Games Ranking (Version 7) highlights the ever-growing competitiveness in finswimming, with athletes from Europe, Asia, and South America dominating the rankings. The performances reflected in these rankings are the result of years of dedication and training, with many athletes improving their times and achieving new personal bests.

As the finswimming community looks ahead to upcoming competitions, the rankings provide a benchmark for both established stars and emerging talents. The next updates will likely see further shifts as athletes continue to push the boundaries of speed and endurance in this exciting underwater sport.