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.

Szebasztian Szabo Sets New Men’s 50m Bi-Fins World Record at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu - Finswimmer Magazine

Picture by CMAS

The CSU Natatorium in Chengdu, China, was the stage for pure speed and history on August 11, 2025, as Hungary’s Szebasztian Szabo delivered a sensational swim to win gold in the Men’s 50m Bi-Fins.

Clocking 17.96 seconds, Szabo not only claimed the title but also smashed the Senior Men’s World Record, erasing the long-standing mark of 18.41 seconds set by Russia’s Andrey Arbuzov in Volos, Greece, on June 26, 2016.

After nine years, the record finally fell — and it did so on one of the biggest stages in the sport, The World Games, with the world watching. Szabo’s start, underwater phase, and flawless stroke rate combined for a performance that left spectators and fellow athletes in awe.

“This is a dream come true. To break a world record at The World Games is something I will never forget,” Szabo said after his race, still catching his breath but smiling broadly.

The win not only secures Szabo’s place in finswimming history but also showcases the ever-evolving speed and competitiveness in the bi-fins sprint discipline.

📺 Watch the full race replay here: The World Games Live Replay