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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Finswimming Open Cup of Eastern Moscow Region: Elektrostal 2025 - Finswimmer Magazine

On November 30, 2025, the city of Elektrostal in the Moscow region hosted the fourth stage of the Open Cup of Eastern Moscow Region Cities in Swimming and Underwater Sports. The competition took place at the T.N. Pokrovskaya 50-meter, 8-lane pool and brought together talented finswimmers from across the region and beyond.

Competition Overview

This third-stage event focused specifically on underwater sports disciplines, featuring competitors across multiple age categories from 2007 and older down to athletes born in 2019 and younger. Participants represented various sports clubs and regions including Moscow, Tula, Smolensk, Ryazan, and numerous Moscow region cities.

Location: Elektrostal, Oblast' di Mosca, Distretto Federale Centrale, Russia

Outstanding Performances

Girls’ Events

In the girls’ 50m classic fins event, several remarkable performances stood out across different age groups. Ulyana Bataikina from Serpukhov’s “Zvezda” sports school achieved a Master of Sports qualifying time of 23.02 seconds in the 2008 age category, showcasing exceptional technical skill and speed.

In the 2009 category, Darya Bunakova from Tula posted an impressive 23.68 seconds, earning a Candidate Master of Sports standard. The younger categories also delivered strong results, with athletes progressively developing their skills and competing for various ranking standards from Master of Sports down to youth classifications.

Boys’ Events

The boys’ competitions were equally competitive. In the 2007 and older category for 50m classic fins, Artemiy Voronin from “Chaika” sports club in Vysokovsk achieved the Candidate Master of Sports standard with a time of 21.00 seconds.

In the 2009 age group, Nikita Chukarev from Smolensk led with 21.20 seconds, demonstrating the high level of competition across different regions.

Distance Events

The competition also featured longer distances including 100m, 200m, and 400m events in classic fins. These endurance races tested not only speed but also technique and stamina. In the girls’ 100m classic fins for 2008 category, Ulyana Bataikina again excelled with a time of 51.14 seconds, achieving the Candidate Master of Sports standard.

Technical Disciplines

Beyond the classic fin swimming events, the competition included technical disciplines such as surface swimming in fins and underwater diving in length. These events required specialized techniques and breathing control, adding variety to the competition program.

Regional Representation

Teams from numerous cities and regions participated, including:

Moscow and Moscow region clubs (Odintsovo, Serpukhov, Shchelkovo, Elektrostal, Chelyabinsk, Ramensky, and others)
Tula region
Smolensk
Ryazan region
Kaluga region

The diversity of participating teams highlighted the popularity and development of finswimming across the broader Moscow region and Central Russia.

Conclusion

The Open Cup of Eastern Moscow Region Cities continues to serve as an important platform for developing young finswimming talent. The November 2025 stage in Elektrostal demonstrated the high level of preparation among athletes across all age categories and the growing popularity of underwater sports in Russia. With competitors achieving Master of Sports and Candidate Master of Sports standards, the future of finswimming in the region looks promising.

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