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.

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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.

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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.

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Novosibirsk Region Finswimming Championship 2026 Concludes Successfully - Finswimmer Magazine

From March 19 to 22, 2026, the city of Novosibirsk hosted the Novosibirsk Region Championship in underwater sports at the 50-meter “Neptun” swimming pool. The event was held in honor of Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky, adding historical and cultural significance to one of the key regional competitions in finswimming.

A Comprehensive Underwater Sports Program

The championship featured a full range of underwater disciplines, including:

Location: Novosibirsk, Oblast' di Novosibirsk, Distretto Federale Siberiano, Russia

Finswimming (surface)
Classical finswimming
Underwater swimming
Dynamic apnea
Distance diving in fins

The competition brought together athletes from leading regional clubs such as “Center of Water Sports” and the regional School of Olympic Reserve, highlighting the depth of talent in Siberian finswimming.

Standout Performances

Among the top performers, several athletes delivered notable results across multiple events:

Stanislav Sorokin emerged as one of the dominant figures of the championship. He secured victories in multiple disciplines, including:
- 100m finswimming (35.79)
- 200m finswimming (1:26.07)
- 50m distance diving (14.86)
Dina Patrusheva claimed gold in the women’s 200m finswimming event with a time of 1:37.87, confirming her high-level consistency in sprint-distance races
Polina Bannikova dominated the long-distance events, winning:
- 800m finswimming (7:29.67)
- 1500m finswimming (14:31.23)
In classical finswimming, Sofia Dorogavtseva stood out with victories in both the 100m and 200m events, showcasing technical efficiency and endurance
In the men’s classical fins 200m, Vladimir Shevyakov took first place with a strong performance of 1:41.59

Young Talent on Display

A remarkable aspect of the championship was the presence of many young athletes, particularly those born between 2010 and 2014, already achieving competitive times and podium finishes. This reflects a strong development pipeline within the Novosibirsk region.

Athletes such as Maria Novoselova (winner of the women’s 100m finswimming) demonstrated that the next generation is rapidly rising and ready to compete at higher levels

Team Performance

The team from the “Center of Water Sports” proved dominant overall, consistently placing athletes on the podium across disciplines and securing victory in the mixed 4x100m relay in classical fins with a time of 3:13.81

Organization and Technology

The competition was organized by the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the Novosibirsk Region, in cooperation with the city’s sports authorities and the regional underwater sports federation. The use of the ALGE-TIMING electronic system ensured accurate and reliable results throughout the event.

Conclusion

The 2026 Novosibirsk Region Championship once again confirmed the region’s status as a stronghold of underwater sports in Russia. With high-level performances, a well-structured competition program, and a new generation of promising athletes, the future of finswimming in the region looks particularly strong.

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