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Swimming
Speedo swim-suit the cause of so many world record breaking times?
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Officials from the International Swimming Federation (FINA) are examining Speedo’s competitive swimwear following a number of record breaking performances by athletes recently. Should further record breaking performances occur at the World Championships in Manchester, then a full review will be implemented. A fuller report can be viewed at MSNBC.
GB Swimmers to receive innovation and design expertise from ESPRC
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Ideas formulated at the 2006 ‘Going for Gold’ workshops organised by UK Sport and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council have led to the development of new computer software that could enable British swimmers to improve their technique. Information reprinted from UK Sport newsletter.
Speedo release new Olympic Swimsuit
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
The Speedo LZR Racer suits are seamless and boast five per cent less passive drag than the Speedo FS-PRO which was launched just under a year ago.
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