The Meeting National 1, a premier event in the French finswimming calendar, is scheduled to take place in Rennes [awaiting confirmation] on March 15 and 16, 2025. Organized by the Commission Nationale de Nage Avec Palmes (CNNP), this national-level competition will be held in a 50-meter, eight-lane pool equipped with electronic timing, ensuring precise measurement of athletes’ performances.
The event is structured into four sessions over two days, featuring a comprehensive range of disciplines that cater to both male and female competitors. The planned events include:
- Session 1:
- 50m Apnea (AP)
- 200m Bi-Fins (BI)
- 100m Surface Finswimming (SF)
- 200m Immersion (IS)
- 50m Bi-Fins (BI)
- 1500m Surface Finswimming (SF)
- Session 2:
- 400m Surface Finswimming (SF)
- Session 3:
- 50m Surface Finswimming (SF)
- 100m Bi-Fins (BI)
- 100m Immersion (IS)
- 200m Surface Finswimming (SF)
- 400m Bi-Fins (BI)
- 400m Immersion (IS)
- Session 4:
- 800m Surface Finswimming (SF)
These events encompass various finswimming techniques, including apnea, surface, bi-fins, and immersion, challenging athletes across different distances and styles.
The Meeting National 1 serves as a crucial preparatory platform for elite finswimmers, allowing them to test their skills and strategies ahead of upcoming national and international competitions. Notably, the French Elite Championships are slated for May 29 to June 1, 2025, in Limoges, and the CMAS World Cup is scheduled for February 7 to 9, 2025, in Aix-en-Provence. [French Finswimming 2025 Calendar]
Rennes, the host city, is renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and historical significance, providing an excellent backdrop for this prestigious event. The city’s modern aquatic facilities are well-suited to accommodate the high standards required for a competition of this caliber.
Athletes and spectators planning to attend are advised to stay updated through official channels, as event details are subject to confirmation. The Meeting National 1 promises to deliver thrilling races and showcase the exceptional talents of finswimmers from across the nation, contributing significantly to the development and recognition of finswimming as a competitive sport in France.
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