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.

Finswimming at The World Games 2025: A Packed Program in Chengdu - Finswimmer Magazine

Finswimming at The World Games 2025: A Packed Program in Chengdu

Chengdu, China will host The World Games 2025, and finswimming is set to make a major splash with a packed competition schedule from August 10th to 11th. Athletes from around the globe will compete in a variety of events, showcasing speed, endurance, and technique in one of the fastest aquatic sports in the world.

Location: Chengdu Sport University (Eastern New Area Campus), 汇流北路, 蓝绸带社区, Jianyang City, Chengdu, Sichuan, Cina

Three Days of High-Speed Action

The finswimming competitions will be held over three days, beginning on Saturday, August 9, and concluding on Monday, August 11. The program is rich with individual and relay races, featuring both monofin (surface and immersion) and bifin disciplines.

Saturday, August 9

The opening day kicks off the underwater events category, setting the stage for a weekend of intense competition.

Sunday, August 10

This day marks the busiest on the schedule, with heats or finals across nearly all distances and formats:

Apnoea 50m Women
Bi-Fins 100m Men
Bi-Fins 50m Women
Surface 100m Men
Surface 200m Women
Surface 400m Men
Surface Relays:
- 4x50m Men
- 4x100m Women

Monday, August 11

Apnoea 50m Men
Bi-Fins 100m Women
Bi-Fins 50m Men
Surface 100m Women
Surface 200m Men
Surface 400m Women
Surface Relays:
- 4x50m Women
- 4x100m Men

Many of the same races from Sunday continue with additional rounds or finals, highlighting top performances and crowning champions across multiple disciplines.

Spotlight on Disciplines

Apnoea (AP): 50m sprint under full breath-hold, pushing athletes to the edge of human capability.
Bi-Fins (BF): Raced with two fins, focusing on efficiency and body position.
Surface (SF): The classic monofin event, raced on the surface with snorkel.

A Showcase of Elite Talent

The World Games provides a platform for finswimming to reach a wider audience. As part of the official Underwater Sports category, the event in Chengdu is expected to draw elite competitors from powerhouse nations like China, Russia, Italy, and Korea.

With races scheduled across all sprint and middle-distance formats, spectators can look forward to a spectacular display of athleticism and hydrodynamic technique. Whether it’s the explosive speed of the 50m Apnoea or the strategy of the 4x100m Surface relay, finswimming is sure to be a highlight of the 2025 Games.