Fin Swimming Proposed For 2004 Olympics -- January 4, 1999

ATHENS, Greece - The sport of fin swimming is being proposed to become part of the 2004 Olympic Games. The final decision will be made by the International Olympic Committee. Fin swimmers stick both feet in a single rubber-and-fiberglass "monofin" up to 32 inches wide. World-class fin swimmers can move about 30% faster than their conventional counterparts.