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Fina
Fina
International Federation (IF) recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)[2] for
administering international competition in Aquatics. It is one of several IFs which administer a given
sport/discipline for the IOC and/or international community. It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
FINA currently oversees competition in five aquatics sports: swimming, diving, synchronized
swimming, water polo and open water swimming.[3] Beginning in 2013, high diving is an emerging
discipline within FINA. FINA also oversees "Masters" competition (for adults) in its disciplines.[3]
On July 24, 2009, Julio Maglione of Uruguay was elected FINA President.