2006 FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships

The 4th FINA Open Water Swimming World Championships were held August 29-September 3, 2006 in Naples, Italy.

The championships featured 98 swimmers from 29 countries competing in race distances of 5-kilometer (5K), 10-kilometer (10K) and 25-kilometer (25K). Event schedule:

  • Tuesday, August 29: Women's 5K, Men's 5K
  • Thursday, August 31: Men's 10K, Women's 5K
  • Saturday, September 2: Women's 25K
  • Sunday, September 3: Men's 25K