Definition: (an acronym for Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur) the international governing body of swimming, water polo, diving, synchronized swimming and open water swimming, recognized by the International Olympic Committee for administering international aquatic competitions. It was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. (noun)
Also Known As: Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur
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FINA administers two different global open water swimming circuits in addition to the biennial World Swimming Championships held every odd year.
