When a technological breakthrough gives some athletes a major advantage, how should we think about the victories, the medals, the world records? Is new technology unfair? Is it cool? Does it matter ...
Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer. The super suit era lasted just one more ...
SwimOutlet, the web’s most popular swim shop, unveiled its ninth annual 20 21 Tech Suit Review this week, the most widely-read swim tech suit review in the marketplace that dates back to 2013. “With ...
What’s New in Swim Style? A Look at Suits and More! Although fashion might not be at the forefront of one’s mind when thinking about swimming, the trends and styles used by swimmers often play a large ...
FINAlly. After months and hemming and hawing, swimming's world governing body voted to ban the high-tech swimsuits that have changed the complexion of the sport over the past 12 months.
Swimming is renowned as one of the best forms of exercise out there — it’s a full-body workout, an excellent form of cardio, and plunging into the water can be a refreshing way to clear your head. But ...
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps lost his first major race since 2005 on Tuesday. While he won an event on Wednesday in world-record time, the loss is factoring into a controversy over high-tech ...