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.

Top Performers Shine at the 1st Round of the CMAS Finswimming World Cup 2025 in Aix-en-Provence

The first round of the 2025 CMAS Finswimming World Cup took place in Aix-en-Provence, France, from February 7 to 9, 2025. This event saw some of the world’s top finswimmers deliver outstanding performances, setting the pace for the rest of the season.

Best Junior Men

Vasilij PLOC (Czech Republic, MHP)

400m Immersion – 1st place with a time of 3:05.90, scoring 753 points.
200m Surface – 1st place with a time of 1:26.57, earning 795 points.

David ZEMBA (Czech Republic, CZNS)

50m Bifins – 1st place with a time of 20.32, scoring 742 points.
100m Bifins – 1st place with a time of 44.49, achieving 771 points.
400m Bifins – 1st place with 3:43.96, collecting 749 points.

Mael SLESIAK (France, UEP)

400m Immersion – 2nd place in 3:14.49, earning 682 points.

Best Senior Men

Justus MÖRSTEDT (Germany, SCDL)

200m Immersion – Set a new world record with an incredible time of 1:12.39.

Niklas LOSSNER (Germany, SCDL)

50m Apnea – 4th place with 36.81 seconds, scoring 832 points.

Silvio CAMERINI (Italy, SNT)

50m Bifins – 1st place with 19.48 seconds, achieving 842 points.

Best Junior Women

Hannah TROPPSCHUH (Germany, SCDL)

400m Immersion – 1st place in 3:24.27, scoring 743 points.

Georgia SALSANO (France, PAN)

400m Immersion – 2nd place in 3:33.25, earning 676 points.
100m Immersion – 1st place in 40.32 seconds, securing 746 points.

Kyra SAEBISCH (Germany, SCDL)

100m Immersion – 3rd place with 40.69 seconds, achieving 731 points.

Best Senior Women

Maïwenn HAMON (France, PAN)

Relay 4x100m Surface – Helped Pays d’Aix Natation finish 2nd place in 2:52.53.

Michele RUETZE (Germany, SGD)

200m Surface – 1st place with a remarkable time of 1:31.18, earning 902 points.

Nadja BARTHEL (Germany, SCDL)

Relay 4x100m Surface – Contributed to SC DHfK Leipzig’s 1st-place victory in 2:48.87.

Conclusion

The 1st round of the CMAS Finswimming World Cup 2025 in Aix-en-Provence set the stage for an exciting season, with world-class performances and new records. Athletes like Justus Mörstedt, Vasilij Ploc, David Zemba, and Michele Ruetze delivered outstanding results, proving themselves as strong contenders for the overall World Cup standings.

Stay tuned for the next rounds, as these top finswimmers continue to push the limits of speed and endurance in the world of finswimming!