Next generation of swimwear sparks revolt »
Posted By kelly19 10 months, 3 weeks ago in StyleAmaury Leveaux broke four world records at the European Short-Course Championships in Croatia and the 45-second barrier in the 100 metres
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chevydog10 months, 3 weeks ago
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As a swimming official, I don't see much problem with designing suits for individual swimmers. But I think it might tend to reduce the number of swimmers than can step up to the elite level.
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An aid to boyancy seems to me like it would be contrary to the ethic of competition. -
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StevieGee10 months, 3 weeks ago
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I have been a swimming official for over 20 years. Polyurethane shouldn't be allowed. If the buoyancy device isn't a device but part of the suit then I'm gonna develop a suit with integral flippers. I don't have a problem with the shark skin suits though.
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