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.

Maria Patlasova Sets Unofficial World Record in 800 SF at Russian Championships 2025 - Finswimmer Magazine

A sensational performance lit up the pool at the 2025 Russian Finswimming Championships, as Maria Patlasova from Novosibirsk Oblast swam the 800 meters surface (SF) in an astonishing 6:44.26, surpassing the current official world record of 6:46.79 set by China’s Liu Jiao back on August 1st, 2011, in Hódmezővásárhely (Hungary).

Alteady 2 days ago she swam the race of 400 sf with the unbelievable time of 3.07.10.

Patlasova’s time marks a new milestone in women’s finswimming, showcasing not only her incredible endurance and technique but also the growing strength of Russian athletes in long-distance events. Although her performance is not yet officially recognized by CMAS as a world record, it stands as the fastest known time ever in the women’s 800 SF.