The new Speedo LZR swim suit
The Speedo LZR suit has turned the world of swimming upside down.
16 world records have tumbled since its unveiling in February!
It is the world's first ultrasonically welded suit, making it a must have for the swimming elite.
The suit features an ultra lightweight, low drag, water repellent, fast drying fabric unique to Speedo. It is this unique design which also provides an extra 5% more oxygen to wearers, enabling them to swim stronger for longer. Among the stars to have broken world records in this suit, is Eamon Sullivan, the world's fastest man, who smashed the 50m freestyle world record, in a time of 21.28 seconds, whilst wearing the suit at the Australian Olympic swimming trials in Sydney. Sullivan trains in Western Austraila under coach Grant Stoelwinder and is a hot favourite for a gold medal in Beijing.
16 world records have tumbled since its unveiling in February!
It is the world's first ultrasonically welded suit, making it a must have for the swimming elite.
The suit features an ultra lightweight, low drag, water repellent, fast drying fabric unique to Speedo. It is this unique design which also provides an extra 5% more oxygen to wearers, enabling them to swim stronger for longer. Among the stars to have broken world records in this suit, is Eamon Sullivan, the world's fastest man, who smashed the 50m freestyle world record, in a time of 21.28 seconds, whilst wearing the suit at the Australian Olympic swimming trials in Sydney. Sullivan trains in Western Austraila under coach Grant Stoelwinder and is a hot favourite for a gold medal in Beijing.
LZR: Fair or Unfair?
The LZR suit has come under some criticism in the last few weeks as the world records have continued to collapse under the might of the new 'space age' suit.Some swimming orgainisations, including French swimming officials, have called for a review of the new suit. It's new technology has drawn harsh criticism from some who believe it is giving an unfair advantage to swimmers.
However, the world swimming governing body FINA, has approved the suit and it is available to all competitors at the Beijing Olympics.
The suit carries a high price tag, which will definetly put less 'well off' competitors at a disadvantage.
I Want One!
(...Now)
You'll have to wait guys, a retail version of the LZR suit is set to hit shelves on in May 2008 with a price range between US$290 and US$550...ow. Reader Feedback
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- liveloud liveloud Mar 30, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
- Great lens with all the relevant info about the suit that's helping swimmers to the top of their game just in time for the 2008 Olympic games.
Watch those records tumble we are entering a new era!
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