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.

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Double Relay Glory: China and Germany Smash World Records at The World Games 2025 - Finswimmer Magazine

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🌟 Double Relay Glory: China and Germany Smash World Records at The World Games 2025 🌟

The CSU Natatorium in Chengdu, China, became the epicenter of finswimming history on August 10–11, 2025, as two electrifying relay performances rewrote the record books at The World Games.

🇨🇳 China Dominates Women’s 4x50m Surface Relay – New World Record

On August 11, the People’s Republic of China delivered a masterclass in speed and precision in the Women’s 4x50m Surface Relay final. The quartet of Xie Wenmin, Shu Chengjing, Xu Yichuan, and Hu Yayao touched in 1:07.99, shattering the previous world record of 1:08.12 set by another Chinese team in Belgrade (2022).

Their performance also eclipsed the World Games record of 1:08.95 from Birmingham 2022. With lightning-fast splits, the Chinese swimmers established a lead from the opening 50 meters and never looked back, finishing 0.83 seconds ahead of silver medalists Colombia, with Ukraine claiming bronze.

🇩🇪 Germany Flies to Men’s 4x50m Surface Relay World Record

A day earlier, on August 10, the German men’s team of Max Poschart, Heiko Lössern, Nikas Heiko, and Justus Morstedt stunned the crowd with an explosive swim in the Men’s 4x50m Surface Relay. Clocking 59.35 seconds, they became the first team in history to break the one-minute barrier, obliterating the previous record of 1:00.50 set by Germany in Olsztyn (2025).

Germany’s flawless exchanges and sheer power left their rivals behind, with Ukraine taking silver (+0.91) and Colombia bronze (+1.01). The result also marked the fastest relay ever recorded at The World Games, setting a benchmark for future teams.

Two Days, Two World Records

These back-to-back relay world records highlight the explosive growth and competitiveness of finswimming at the elite level. China’s dominance in the women’s race and Germany’s historic sub-one-minute men’s swim will be remembered as defining moments of The World Games 2025.

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