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Finswimming World Ranking
Finswimming World Rankings 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
Finswimming, a unique and exhilarating water sport, continues to grow globally, with the 2024 season shaping up to be one of the most competitive years yet. The recently released 2024 Finswimming World Rankings highlight the impressive achievements of top athletes from around the world. These rankings not only celebrate the fastest times but also reflect the dedication and hard work of finswimmers who continue to push the boundaries of human performance in aquatic sports.
These events, among many others, laid the groundwork for a thrilling competitive season leading up to the much-anticipated rounds of the CMAS World Cup.
The CMAS World Cup: A Crucial Stage for Global Rankings
The CMAS World Cup is the most prestigious series of events in finswimming, drawing athletes from all over the world to compete for ranking points and global recognition. The 2024 World Cup will be held in several rounds, beginning in Aix en Provence, France, from 23rd to 25th February, with subsequent rounds in Italy, the United States, and other locations. These events are not only a chance for athletes to improve their rankings but also a key pathway to qualification for major international championships such as the CMAS World Championships.
Among the notable CMAS World Cup rounds are:
- Aix en Provence, France (23rd-25th February): The first round promises intense competition as athletes aim to start the season strong.
- Lignano, Italy (22nd-24th March): This round is always one of the most exciting, given Italy’s deep history in finswimming and the strong performances of Italian athletes.
- Coral Springs, USA (13th-14th April): The third round of the World Cup brings the competition to the Americas, offering a different competitive environment and unique challenges for participants.
Spotlight on Top Athletes in 2024
Several athletes have already made their mark in the 2024 rankings, showcasing their speed, skill, and determination. A few standouts include:
- Mauricio Fernandez Castillo (Colombia): Currently ranked as the top male finswimmer in the world with a time of 15.39 seconds in the 50-meter surface finswimming event. Fernandez Castillo’s consistency and explosive power in the water make him a force to be reckoned with in every competition.
- Yaoyao Hu (China): Dominating the women’s category with a remarkable time of 17.11 seconds in the 50-meter surface event, Hu continues to raise the bar for her competitors, representing the growing strength of the Chinese finswimming program.
- Maria Iliaki (Greece): A rising star in the junior division, Iliaki set a new World Junior Record with a time of 17.42 seconds. Her performance at the European Junior Championships in Klaipeda, Lithuania, put her on the global radar as a future contender for senior titles.
- Diana Sliseva (Russia): One of the top-ranked female athletes, Sliseva has been a consistent performer, achieving a time of 17.11 seconds, tying with Hu for the top spot. Her technical precision and focus have made her a formidable competitor.
Noteworthy Performances by Country
Finswimming is a sport where countries from all continents are making their presence felt. Here’s a breakdown of some of the top-performing nations:
- Russia continues to be a powerhouse in finswimming, with multiple athletes across different age categories making it into the top ranks. Russian finswimmers consistently dominate in events like the 50m surface and 100m surface categories, owing to a well-structured training system and strong national competitions.
- South Korea has shown a meteoric rise in the sport, particularly in the men’s division. With athletes like Chanyoung Kim and Dongjin Lee consistently placing in the top five, Korea is solidifying its reputation as a leading nation in Asian finswimming.
- Colombia is proving its dominance in the Americas, with several athletes placing in the top 10 globally. Mauricio Fernandez Castillo’s leadership in the sport is helping to boost finswimming’s profile in South America.
Youth Talent on the Rise
A significant aspect of the 2024 rankings is the emergence of young talents who are breaking onto the international scene. Junior finswimmers are not only setting new personal bests but are also challenging senior athletes with their performances.
- Raphael Kokkinos (Greece): A name to watch in the future, Kokkinos delivered a stellar performance in Thessaloniki with a time of 15.87 seconds in the 50-meter surface event. His speed and technique indicate that he could soon be competing for senior titles.
- Ekaterina Mikhailushkina (Russia): Another junior talent making waves is Mikhailushkina, with a time of 17.35 seconds. Her potential to rise through the ranks in the coming years is undeniable.
These junior athletes, alongside others, ensure that the future of finswimming is bright and that the sport will continue to grow globally.
The Road Ahead for 2024
As the season progresses, finswimmers will continue to compete in various national and international events, aiming to improve their times and rankings. The CMAS World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, from 12th to 16th July will undoubtedly be the pinnacle of the 2024 season. Athletes will not only be competing for medals but also for global recognition and records.
Additionally, regional and national championships across Europe, Asia, and the Americas will provide crucial opportunities for finswimmers to fine-tune their skills and maintain peak form.
Conclusion
The 2024 Finswimming World Rankings have already revealed an exciting and competitive season ahead. With established champions defending their titles and young athletes eager to make their mark, finswimming is set to reach new heights. The sport’s global reach is expanding, and as more countries invest in training and development, the level of competition will only increase.
As we look forward to the remainder of the season, one thing is clear: finswimming continues to capture the attention of sports enthusiasts around the world, and the athletes competing in 2024 are setting a new standard for excellence in this dynamic sport.
Our friend Tim Willruth updated the Finswimming World Ranking:
New 2024
Update: 30.12.2024
Key Competitions of 2024
The 2024 season began with a series of national and international events across multiple countries. Some of the most notable competitions included:
| 14.01. | Limit Days of Thessaloniki | Thessaloniki | Greece |
| 20.01. | Regional Thuringa Competition | Erfurt | Germany |
| 22.01.-24.01. | Regional Stroitel Competition | Stroitel | Russia |
| 26.01.-28.01. | Venezuelean National Championships | Caracas | Venezuela |
| 27.01. | Greek Limit Days | Nea Smyrni | Greece |
| 27.01.-28.01. | 4th Byzantino Trophy | Ravenna | Italy |
| 27.01.-01.02. | Regional Port Said Winter Championships | Port Said | Egypt |
| 28.01. | Regional French interclub competition | Anger | France |
| 30.01.-03.02. | Regional Cairo Winter Championships | Cairo | Egypt |
| 01.02.-04.02. | Ukrainian Cup | Kiev | Ukraine |
| 03.02. | Croatian Cup | Zagreb | Croatia |
| 03.02.-04.02. | 1st French National Meeting | Metz | France |
| 04.02. | Regional Saxony Championships | Leipzig | Germany |
| 17.02. | Regional Berlin Championships | Berlin | Germany |
| 08.02.-11.02. | Greek Winter Games | Ioannina | Greece |
| 10.02.-11.02. | Italian Pre Category Competiton | Lignano | Italy |
| 13.02.-15.02. | Turkish Winter Championships | Istanbul | Turkyie |
| 13.02.-18.02. | Russian Cup | Novosibirsk | Russia |
| 23.02.-25.02. | 1st round CMAS World Cup 2024 | Aix En Provence | France |
| 02.03. | 3 Fins Cup | Zilina | Slovakia |
| 08.03.-10.03. | Italian National Winter Championships | Lignano | Italy |
| 09.03.-10.03. | Spanish Winter Championships | Vitoria | Spain |
| 10.03. | 3rd Technical Days | Peristeri | Greece |
| 15.03.-17.03. | Turkish Junior Championships | Sakarya | Turkyie |
| 16.03.-17.03. | South German Championships | Freiburg | Germany |
| 21.03.-23.03. | Korean National Selection Competition | Jeju | Korea |
| 22.03.-24.03. | 2nd round CMAS World Cup 2024 | Lignano | Italy |
| 22.03.-24.03. | Colombian Interclub Championships | Barranquilla | Colombia |
| 23.03. | Venezuelan Championships | Sabado Manana | Venezuela |
| 23.03.-24.03. | Regional German Competition | Rostock | Germany |
| 27.03.-30.03. | Russian Regional Saratov Competition | Saratov | Russia |
| 02.04.-03.04. | Russian Regional Novosibirsk Competition | Novosibirsk | Russia |
| 06.04. | Hungarian Diamond Cup | Kaposvar | Hungary |
| 06.04.-07.04. | Czech national Championships | Olomouc | Czech Republic |
| 06.04.-07.04. | 2nd French National Meeting | Rennes | France |
| 07.04. | Regional Athen Competition | Athen | Greece |
| 13.04.-14.04. | Russian Regional Yekaterinburg Competition | Yekaterinburg | Russia |
| 13.04.-14.04. | 3rd round CMAS World Cup 2024 | Coral Springs | USA |
| 17.04.-20.04. | Chinese National Championships | Guangdong | China |
| 17.04.-21.04. | Egyptian Cup | Cairo | Egypt |
| 20.04.-21.04. | Greek Regional Chania Competition | Chania | Greece |
| 20.04.-21.04. | Hungarian National Championships | Eger | Hungary |
| 20.04.-21.04. | 3rd Memorial International Jose Luis Arino | Sabadell | Spain |
| 26.04.-27.04. | FISU World Championships | Pereira | Colombia |
| 27.04. | Czech Polis Cup | Zlin | Czech Republic |
| 26.04.-28.04. | Turkish National Championships | Istanbul | Turkyie |
| 27.04.-28.04. | Finnish National Championships | Espoo | Finland |
| 01.05.-04.05. | Russian National Championships | St. Petersburg | Russia |
| 03.05.-05-05. | French Senior and Junior National Championships | Aix En Provence | France |
| 03.05.-05-05. | German Junior National Championships | Rostock | Germany |
| 04.05.-05.05. | Korean National Championships | Chungcheongnam-do | Korea |
| 05.05. | Belgium National Championships | Genk | Belgium |
| 10.05.-12.05. | Greek National Championships | Peristeri | Greece |
| 10.05.-12.05. | Indonesian National Championships | Surabaya | Indonesia |
| 11.05.-12.05. | Thailand National Championships | Bangkok | Thailand |
| 11.05.-12.05. | Polish National Championships | Gliwice | Poland |
| 11.05.-12.05. | Japanese National Championships | Yokohama | Japan |
| 17.05.-19.05. | Czech National Championships | Pardubice | Czech Republic |
| 17.05.-21.05. | Ukrainian Junior National Championships | Kiev | Ukraine |
| 18.05. | Hungarian World Championship Trials | Kecskemet | Hungary |
| 18.05.-21.05. | Turkish National Championships | Istanbul | Turkyie |
| 23.05.-25.05. | Regional Tomsk Competition | Tomsk | Russia |
| 25.05.-26.05. | Austrian National Championships | Maria Enzersdorf | Austria |
| 26.05. | Italian Regional Ghirlandina Competition | Ghirlandina | Italy |
| 28.05.-30.05. | Vietnamese Junior National Championships | Tien Giang | Vietnam |
| 31.05.-02.06. | Italian National Championships | Lignano | Italy |
| 02.06. | Limit Days of Thessaloniki | Thessaloniki | Greece |
| 01.06.-03.06. | Colombian Interclub National Championships | Cali | Colombia |
| 08.06.-09.06. | German National Championships | Leipzig | Germany |
| 27.06.-28.06. | Korean WC Trials | Jeju | Korea |
| 27.06.-30.06. | CMAS European Junior Championships | Klaipeda | Lithuania |
| 09.07.-12.07. | CMAS Master World Championships | Belgrade | Serbia |
| 12.07.-15.07. | Vietnamese National Championships | Na Dang | Vietnam |
| 12.07.-16.07. | CMAS World Championships | Belgrade | Serbia |
| 25.07.-28.07. | Greek National Championships | Thessaloniki | Greece |
| 08.08.-11.08. | Egyptian Summer Cup | Cairo | Egypt |
| 06.09.-09.09. | 4th round CMAS World Cup 2024 | Phuket | Thailand |
| 11.09.-13.09. | Indonesian National Championships | Aceh | Indonesia |
| 04.10.-05.10. | 5th round CMAS World Cup 2024 | Barranquilla | Colombia |
| 06.10. | 1st Helpee Cup | Dunauvjaros | Hungary |
| 08.10.-10.10. | Chinese National Championships | Wuzhou | China |
| 10.10-.13.10. | 105th National Sports Festival | Daegu | South Korea |
| 18.10.-20.10. | CMAS World Cup 2024 – Golden Final | Lignano | Italy |
| 19.10.-20.10. | 2nd Malaysian Age Group Championships | Iskandar | Malaysia |
| 29.10.-30.10. | 113th Chinese Taipei Citizens Sports Games 2024 | Pingtung | Chinese Taipei |
| 02.11.-05.11. | East Asia Championships | Phnom Penh | Thailand |
| 04.11. | Russian Regional competition | Krasnoyarsk | Russia |
| 07.11. | Russian Regional competition | Saratov | Russia |
| 09.11.-10.11. | Croatian National Championships | Rijeka | Croatia |
| 18.10.-30.10. | Egyptian National Championships | Cairo | Egypt |
| 14.11.-16.11. | Russian Regional competition | Novosibirsk | Russia |
| 15.11.-17.11. | Indonesian National Championships | Malang | Indonesia |
| 16.11.-17.11. | Hungarian Junior National Championships | Eger | Hungary |
| 23.11.-24.11. | CMAS Junior World Cup | Kecskemet | Hungary |
| 24.11. | International German Sprint Cup | Leipzig | Germany |
| 05.12.-08.12. | Colombian Interligas Championships | Pereira | Colombia |
| 13.12.-16.12. | Russian Snow Fins Flippers Cup | Tomsk | Russia |
| 14.12.-15.12. | French Interclub Championships | Dijon | France |
| 15.12. | Greek Limit Days in Thessaloniki | Thessaloniki | Greece |
| 15.12. | Greek Limit Days in Athen | Athen | Greece |
The three rankings have been prepared using the results from the latest Finswimming events.
Please note: these rankings are not official, but it’s a very hard work by Tim himself, with no federal or confederal support.