Will the 25K Race At FINA World Championships Be Cancelled?

Let’s hope not.

These are seven major reasons for FINA to continue offering the 25 km marathon swim in addition to hosting the 5 km, 10 km and team relay events at its FINA World Aquatics Championships:

1. History of the Sport
2. Size and Growth of the Sport
3. Loss of Control
4. Global Awareness + Media Attention
5. Television Perspective
6. Competitiveness
7. Inclusiveness

History of the Sport

For over 100 years until 1997, the sport of open water swimming officially declared hundreds of World Championships at various distances and global locations, hosted by different governing bodies and organizations.

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