The Swimming World Championships underway in Russia, where the British team will be trying to better their diving silver medal and bronze swimming medal from 2013. While BBC 2 will be showing some excellence in the pool at the Championships, these videos give those less talented swimmers their moment of fame.

5 Swimming Fails

Jumping The Gun

Someone was a little bit too eager to get on with their race…

Selfie Stick

This selfie fanatic takes a hit.

The Fall

Another dodgy race start, but this guy gets points for commitment and carrying on!

Japanese Swimming Advert

Check out this very strange video from Japan advertising swimming.

The Swimming Cap Trick

This method to get a swimming cap on looks pretty painful.