The document you provided is the CMAS World Games Ranking as of September 15, 2024, from the Finswimming Commission. It details the rankings of athletes across several finswimming events, categorized by gender and discipline.
Finswimming is a competitive underwater sport where athletes use fins and snorkels to swim at high speeds. The ranking in the document highlights top performers across various events such as 50m Apnea (AP), 100m and 200m Surface (SF), and 50m and 100m Bi-Fins (BF). These events test speed, endurance, and efficiency in underwater swimming.
Key Events and Rankings
- 50m Apnea (Men and Women)
The 50m AP event is a short-distance apnea sprint, where athletes hold their breath and cover the distance as quickly as possible. The fastest times are recorded by:- Men: Stepan Vorobyev from CMAS1 with a time of 13.87 seconds, followed closely by Zhang Siqian from China (13.99 seconds).
- Women: Hu Yaoyao from China tops the women’s category with a time of 15.61 seconds.
- 100m Surface (Men and Women)
The 100m SF event involves swimming on the water’s surface with the aid of a monofin and a snorkel.- Men: Justus Morstedt from Germany ranks first with a time of 34.45 seconds, followed by Stepan Vorobyev (34.93 seconds).
- Women: Hu Yaoyao from China leads again in the women’s category with a time of 37.75 seconds.
- 200m Surface (Men and Women)
This middle-distance event requires athletes to maintain speed and efficiency over 200 meters.- Men: Nándor Kiss from Hungary and Justus Morstedt tie for first with a time of 1:20.29.
- Women: Vlada Markina from CMAS1 is the fastest woman with a time of 1:28.98.
- 50m Bi-Fins (Men and Women)
In the 50m BF event, swimmers use traditional bi-fins, which adds a layer of difficulty compared to the monofin.- Men: Szebasztián Szabó from Hungary takes first place with a time of 18.59 seconds.
- Women: Petra Senanszky from Hungary dominates the women’s event with a time of 21.17 seconds.
- Relay Events (4x100m Surface)
The relay events showcase the teamwork and speed of national teams.- Men: Colombia’s relay team tops the rankings with a time of 2:18.55.
- Women: China’s relay team leads the women’s event with a time of 2:36.29.
Nations and Notable Athletes
Several countries are prominently represented across multiple events. China, South Korea, Hungary, and Colombia have athletes consistently ranked among the top performers. In particular, athletes like Stepan Vorobyev, Hu Yaoyao, and Nándor Kiss demonstrate versatility by ranking highly across multiple events.
China has a significant presence in both men’s and women’s categories, particularly in short-distance events. Hungary is also strong, with athletes like Szebasztián Szabó and Petra Senanszky leading in the bi-fins categories.
Conclusion
The CMAS World Games Ranking document offers a detailed snapshot of the current state of elite finswimming. With athletes from around the world competing, this ranking highlights the exceptional talent and national dominance in various categories. As finswimming continues to grow, these rankings serve as a benchmark for upcoming competitions and future finswimmers.
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