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International Swimming
Federation
Fédération Internationale de Natation
(FINA)
Sport
Jurisdiction International
Founded 19 July 1908; 115 years ago (1908-07-19)
Affiliation Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF)
Headquarters Lausanne, Switzerland
President Husain Al-Musallam
Official website
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FINA (French: Fédération internationale de natation, English: International Swimming Federation) is the international federation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for administering international competitions in water sports. It is one of several international federations which administer a given sport or discipline for the IOC and international community. It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

FINA currently oversees competition in six aquatics sports: swimming, diving, high diving, artistic swimming, water polo, and open water swimming. FINA also oversees "Masters" competition (for adults) in its disciplines.

On 24 July 2009, Julio Maglione of Uruguay was elected FINA President.

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  • FINA World Cup 2008 (3971014642)

    2008 FINA World Cup swimming at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: World Aquatics para niños

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