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Finswimming \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17:00 – 18:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Download Gala Entry Form Gala form<\/a><\/p>\n

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Surface swimming<\/b><\/p>\n

Surface swimming (also known by its acronym, SF<\/b>) is swimming on the surface of water using mask, snorkel and monofins. SF races are held for distances of 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 4 \u00d7 100 relay and 4 \u00d7 200 relay (metres) in swimming pools and over various long distances in the open water environment. Swimmers must remain on the surface of the water at all times for the duration of the race except when starting or make a turns at the end of a swimming pool where an immersion of a distance of 15m is permitted.<\/p>\n

Apnoea finswimming<\/b><\/p>\n

Apnoea finswimming (also known by its acronym, AP<\/b>, and as apnoea<\/b> or apnea<\/b>) is underwater swimming in a swimming pool using mask, monofin and holding one\u2019s breath. AP races are held for the distance of 50m. A swimmer\u2019s face must be immersed for the duration of the race or risk disqualification. AP races are not conducted in open water for \u2018safety and security reasons\u2019.<\/p>\n

Immersion swimming with breathing apparatus<\/b><\/p>\n

Immersion swimming with breathing apparatus (also known by its acronym, IM<\/b>, and as immersion<\/b>) is underwater swimming using mask, monofin and underwater breathing apparatus conducted in a swimming pool. While there are no requirements on how a breathing apparatus is carried, it cannot be exchanged or abandoned during a race. IM races are held for distances of 100 and 400 m. A swimmer\u2019s face must be immersed for the duration of the race or risk disqualification. IM races are not conducted in open water for \u2018safety and security reasons\u2019. Historically, IM swims were conducted in open water up to distances of 1000m.<\/p>\n

Bi-fins<\/b><\/p>\n

Bi-fins (also known by its acronym, BF<\/b> or as \u2018stereo-fins<\/b>\u2019) is swimming on the surface of water with mask, snorkel and a pair of fins using a crawling style. BF races are held for distances of 50, 100 and 200 m in swimming pools and over various long distances in the open water environment such as 4\u00a0km and 6\u00a0km. It is reported that BF was introduced in 2006 to provide the opportunity for competition by swimmers who cannot afford to purchase a set of monofins. Swimmers must remain on the surface of the water at all times for the duration of the race except when starting or make a turns at the end of a swimming pool where an immersion of a distance of 15m is permitted.<\/p>\n

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About Finswimming <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

video about finswimming: <\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K-Ho6cSPpkI<\/a><\/p>\n

The main appeal of finswimming is the speed that a competitor can reach. The World Record<\/b> for the 50 m freestyle\u00a0 is 20.91<\/b> seconds (by Cesar CIELO FILHO<\/b> of Brazil). In finswimming it is 13.89<\/b> seconds (by Mauricio Fern\u00e1ndez Castillo<\/b> of Colombia). This is a 50% increase in speed over conventional swimming.<\/p>\n

By finswimming we mean the progression with monofin or with two fins either on the surface or underwater, by means of the swimmers’ muscular force only and without use of any mechanism, not even muscle powered. For underwater disciplines with breathing euipment, only compressed-air sub-aqua equipment is allowed. The competition distances are same as for swimming (as described below). Continental and World Championships are organized by CMAS. Finswimming is also an action that looks like a mermaid swimming.<\/p>\n

The sport’s first world championship was held in 1976. It also has been featured at the World Games as a trend sport since 1981 and was demonstrated at the 2013 Summer Universiade in July 2013.<\/p>\n

\u200bFinswimming differs from swimming in the use of swimfins and other equipment. The equipment used is dictated by the disciplines that the competitor is racing. These disciplines reflect finswimming’s origins and development from SCUBA and snorkelling.<\/p>\n

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There are four disciplines in international finswimming (in swimming pools):<\/p>\n

Bi-fins – Freestyle<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Bi-fins ( BF or as \u2018stereo-fins\u2019) is swimming on the surface of water with mask, snorkel and a pair of fins using a crawling style. BF races are held for distances of 50, 100 and 200 m in swimming pools. It is reported that BF was introduced in 2006 to provide the opportunity for competition by swimmers who cannot afford to purchase a set of monofins.<\/p>\n

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Gabor Balogh, Olympian swimmer<\/p>\n

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Video – 50m Freestye:<\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O-FW2ynW8o0<\/a><\/p>\n

Surface swimming<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Surface swimming ( SF) is swimming on the surface of water using mask, snorkel and monofins. SF races are held for distances of 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 4 \u00d7 100 relay and 4 \u00d7 200 relay (metres) in swimming pools.<\/p>\n

Apnea finswimming<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Apnoea finswimming ( AP) is underwater swimming in a swimming pool using mask, monofin and holding one\u2019s breath. AP races are held for the distance of 50m. A swimmer\u2019s face must be immersed for the duration of the race or risk disqualification.<\/p>\n

Immersion swimming<\/span><\/b> with breathing apparatus<\/p>\n

Immersion swimming with breathing apparatus ( IM) is underwater swimming using mask, monofin and underwater breathing apparatus conducted in a swimming pool. While there are no requirements on how a breathing apparatus is carried, it cannot be exchanged or abandoned during a race. IM races are held for distances of 100 and 400 m. A swimmer\u2019s face must be immersed for the duration of the race or risk disqualification.<\/p>\n

about finswimming: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_5SxOZQZa9I<\/a><\/p>\n

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Finswimming \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17:00 – 18:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Download Gala Entry Form Gala form Surface swimming Surface swimming (also known by its acronym, SF) is swimming on the surface of water using mask, snorkel and monofins. SF races are held for distances of 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 4 \u00d7 100 relay and 4 \u00d7 200 relay … <\/p>\n

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