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THE WAY SWIMSUITS HAVE CHANGED (back then (1950's were much different,…
THE WAY SWIMSUITS HAVE CHANGED
back then
1950's were much different
made from wool
not hydrodynamic
really big and unncessary
2000
Things are looking better!
offers full body compression
made from non-permeable nylon
made illegal from FINA after 2008 Beijing Olympics
MODERN DAY
2008
Non permeable polyurethane
Covered entire body
didn't allow water or air inside of the suit
2016
revolutionized racing suits
speedo comes out with LZR X swimsuit
made of carbon fiber with lycra
so tight, it takes average of 40 minutes to put on for guys
after FINA wrote rules now swimsuit lets air in
They help a lot
total of 25 world records and 25 Olympic records just in 2008
23 total records at Rio 2016
proof that hydrodynamics is key
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