Novosibirsk Regional Finswimming Championship Showcases Outstanding Young Talent

From February 28 to March 1, 2025, the Novosibirsk Regional Finswimming Championship took place at the “Neptune” 50-meter swimming pool in Novosibirsk. The competition gathered talented young athletes competing across various age groups, demonstrating high speeds and technical skills in underwater sports.

Top Performances in the Junior Girls’ Category

In the 100m finswimming event for junior girls (14-17 years old), Alisa Mataeva (2011) delivered an impressive performance, securing gold with a time of 00:44.34. She was followed closely by Darya Chukina (2010), who finished in 00:44.86, and Kristina Pelina (2008), who took third place with 00:45.32.

Other strong performances included Varvara Shakhova (2009) – 00:45.79, and Ulyana Buslovskikh (2010) – 00:46.39, both showing promising potential for future competitions.

Exciting Races in the Junior Boys’ Division

Among the junior boys, Zakhar Zemlyakov (2009) secured first place in the 100m event with a time of 00:37.62, achieving the CMS (Candidate for Master of Sport) rank. Egor Kravtsov (2008) followed in 00:37.82, while Sergey Ekimov (2008) completed the podium with a time of 00:38.97.

Other top contenders included Arseniy Gulets (2008) – 00:40.16 and Andrey Borovikov (2009) – 00:40.60, both finishing under 41 seconds in a competitive field.

Younger Swimmers Shine in the 13 & Under Category

In the 13-year-old and younger girls’ division, Maria Novoselova (2013) took gold in the 100m finswimming event with a time of 00:46.58, followed by Taisia Yataykina (2012) – 00:46.82, and Nika Mokia (2012) – 00:47.58.

On the boys’ side, Arseniy Nazin (2012) won the 100m race with a time of 00:46.56, edging out Daniil Karataev (2012) – 00:48.65, and Fyodor Vnukov (2012) – 00:48.75.

Relay Events and Team Spirit

The competition also featured relay races, with mixed 4x50m and 4x100m events creating an electrifying atmosphere in the “Neptune” pool. The fastest 4x100m relay team, composed of Bachurin, Shevyakov, Kochan, and Tsurganov, secured victory with an outstanding time of 03:11.47.

Conclusion

The Novosibirsk Regional Finswimming Championship highlighted the incredible talent of young athletes, demonstrating both speed and endurance in the 50-meter pool. The event, organized by the Novosibirsk Regional Federation of Underwater Sports, showcased the high level of training and commitment among local swimmers.

With such competitive performances, many of these young finswimmers are set to represent their region in upcoming national and international championships, further strengthening Novosibirsk’s reputation as a hub for underwater sports.

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