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.

Italy’s Elite Finswimmers Converge on Lignano Sabbiadoro for the 2026 Italian Summer Absolute Championships - Finswimmer Magazine

The premier event on the Italian finswimming calendar is officially underway. From May 29 to May 31, 2026, the Campionati Italiani Estivi Assoluti di Nuoto Pinnato (Italian Summer Absolute Finswimming Championships) takes center stage at the “Bella Italia” Sports Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Udine).

Location: Bella Italia Efa Village, 29, Viale Centrale, Lignano Pineta, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 33054, Italia

As one of the fastest and most visually spectacular disciplines in the aquatic sporting world, this year’s summer championships bring together the nation’s elite athletes. Competing in a standard 50-meter, 8-lane Olympic pool, swimmers are battling not just for national titles, but also for crucial times ahead of upcoming international fixtures, such as the CMAS European and World Championships.

A Jam-Packed Competitive Program

The event regulation framework outlines an intensive, fast-paced schedule divided into morning and afternoon sessions across the weekend. The program encompasses a wide range of distances and styles, testing both explosive speed and strategic endurance.

Key events featured in the 2026 program include:

Monofin (Monopinna) and Bifins (Pinne): Ranging from the lightning-fast 50m and 100m sprints to the grueling 400m and 800m tests of endurance.

Surface Velosub (VS): Specialized events showcasing underwater and surface speed mastery using CMAS-approved gear.

Mixed and Age-Group Relays: High-octane team events, including the Under 18 and Absolute categories in the 4x100m mixed (2 Male + 2 Female) and the demanding 4x200m Monofin relays.

The tournament structure utilizes a heat-and-final format for major sprint events, where athletes must successfully navigate morning qualifiers to earn a spot in the coveted afternoon finals.

Heavy Club Turnout and Intense Competition

According to the official start lists published ahead of the tournament, the event boasts a massive turnout from Italy’s top-tier clubs. Dozens of sports associations have traveled to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, bringing robust rosters to vie for team points.

Among the clubs with the largest contingents are ASD NP Varedo (boasting 17 athletes and 70 individual entries) and C.U.S. Bologna (with 19 athletes and 75 individual entries). Other major powerhouses, such as A.S.D. Calypso Piacenza, ASD Polydra Carignano, ASD CS Guardia di Finanza E.R. Modena, and Rome’s Centro Nuoto Appio Latino, have also fielded formidable squads. Notably, elite military sports groups, including the Centro Nazionale Fiamme Oro Roma, are present, ensuring the competitive standard remains at an absolute premium.

How to Follow the Action Live

The Italian Underwater Activities Federation (FIPSAS) has ensured that fans, families, and sports enthusiasts do not miss a single second of the action.

Live Video: The entire championship is being broadcast via Direct Streaming on the official FIPSAS YouTube channel (⁠@fipsas1942⁠).

Live Results: Real-time scoring, heat breakdowns, and official time classifications are being updated continuously on the dedicated national results portal at www.nuotopinnato.it.

With maximum effort guaranteed from every dive off the blocks, the 2026 Summer Absolutes are poised to break records and reaffirm Italy’s status as a dominant powerhouse in global finswimming.

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