Finswimming

Finswimming is a competitive sport that involves swimming long distances using specialized equipment, primarily fins or flippers, to move through the water more efficiently. Athletes often wear a snorkel or mask and glide underwater or swim on the surface, depending on the event. The sport emphasizes speed, endurance, and technique, utilizing streamlined movements and powerful kicks. It combines elements of swimming and freediving, and competitions are held at various distances, from short sprints to endurance races. Finswimming is practiced worldwide and requires both physical conditioning and skillful use of equipment to maximize performance.