International Amateur Swimming Federation
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The International Amateur Swimming Federation, now known as World Aquatics, is the global governing body for aquatic sports. It was founded in 1909 and was formerly known as FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur). World Aquatics oversees various disciplines, including competitive swimming, artistic swimming (formerly synchronized swimming), diving, water polo, and open water swimming. The organization establishes rules and standards for international competitions, including the Olympic Games. Artistic swimming, which involves synchronized movements to music, was recognized by FINA in 1954 and became an Olympic event in 1984.123
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