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.

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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.

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You can find Finswimming clubs easily, just looking on the internet.

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Vietnam Finswimming Championships Short Course 2025 - Finswimmer Magazine

Vietnam Finswimming Championships Short Course 2025 – Huế Hosts a Thrilling Competition

Location: Hue, Vietnam

The Vietnam Finswimming Championships Short Course 2025 took place from March 18th to 21st, 2025, in the historic city of Huế. The event gathered the top finswimmers from across Vietnam, competing in a 25-meter pool in various individual and relay events. This national championship not only showcased the best finswimming talent in the country but also highlighted the growing popularity and competitiveness of the sport in Vietnam.

Day 1 Highlights

The competition kicked off with intense races in both the men’s and women’s long-distance events. In the Women’s 800m SC VHCV, Nguyen Tu Anh (Nghe An) claimed the gold medal with a time of 7:17.56, narrowly missing the national record. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thi (Quang Ninh) secured silver with 7:28.09, and Pham Thi Hong Diep (Thai Binh) took bronze in 7:29.34.

In the men’s long-distance race, the Men’s 1500m SC VHCV saw Huynh Quoc Bao (TP Ho Chi Minh) win gold in 12:50.73, ahead of Luu Nguyen Duc Tam (TP Ho Chi Minh), who clocked 12:59.53. Nguyen Trong Dung (Nghe An) completed the podium with a time of 13:02.83.

The relay events were equally exciting. Da Nang triumphed in the Women’s 4x200m SC VHCV Relay, finishing in 6:26.56, with strong performances from Nguyen Nhat Le Nguyen, Nguyen Hoai Thuong, Nguyen Thi Hang, and Nguyen Thi Lan Vy.

Day 2 Highlights

The second day featured shorter distances and more action. In the Women’s 50m SC VHCV, Tran Thi Huyen Trang (Ha Noi) won gold with a time of 19.19, while Nguyen Thanh Loc (TP Ho Chi Minh) dominated the Men’s 50m SC VHCV with a time of 15.55.

The Women’s 1500m SC VHCV was a dramatic race, with Nguyen Tu Anh (Nghe An) winning her second gold in 14:07.72, narrowly beating Nguyen Thi Thanh Thi (Quang Ninh), who touched the wall at 14:07.95.

In the Men’s 4x200m SC VHCV Relay, TP Ho Chi Minh delivered a standout performance, winning in 5:47.68 with contributions from Huynh Quoc Bao, Luu Nguyen Duc Tam, Do Dinh Toan, and Nguyen Thanh Loc.

Day 3 Highlights

Day 3 saw national records challenged in the Men’s 800m SC VHCV, where Luu Nguyen Duc Tam (TP Ho Chi Minh) set a new record of 6:35.65, beating the previous mark of 6:38.66. Nguyen Trong Dung (Nghe An) was close behind in 6:36.68, also breaking the former record.

In the Women’s 100m SC CVD, Pham Thi Thu (Hai Duong) claimed gold with a time of 48.55, followed by Le Thi Thanh Van (Hai Duong) at 49.70.

The mixed relays were competitive, with Dong Nai winning the Mixed 4x100m SC CVD Relay in 3:06.00, thanks to strong legs by Nguyen Ngoc Huynh, Le Thi Thanh Tuyen, Vu Dang Nhat Nam, and Thach Thi Diem My.

Day 4 Highlights

The final day was packed with excitement as the sprint events took center stage. In the Men’s 100m SC VHCV, Nguyen Thanh Loc (TP Ho Chi Minh) won gold with a time of 35.77, followed closely by Do Dinh Toan (TP Ho Chi Minh) at 35.85.

The Women’s 50m SC CVD saw a close finish, with Pham Thi Thu (Hai Duong) taking gold in 22.45, ahead of Le Thi Thanh Tuyen (Dong Nai), who touched at 22.78.

The championship closed with the relays, where TP Ho Chi Minh won the Men’s 4x100m SC VHCV Relay in 2:27.47, narrowly missing the national record. Da Nang dominated the Women’s 4x50m SC VHCV Relay, winning in 1:17.74.

Summary

The Vietnam Finswimming Championships Short Course 2025 demonstrated the depth of talent in Vietnamese finswimming, with multiple national records challenged and impressive performances across all events. The event in Huế was a significant step forward for finswimming in Vietnam, setting the stage for further growth and international success.

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