Beijing Olympics: Swimsuit blows 16 records out of the water

by Barry Artiste | March 29, 2008 at 07:54 pm | 805 views | 4 comments

Evolution of the Speedo and it's variations

As reported in my original story last week, this NASA inspired Speedo on Steroids is certainly turning the Swimming circles on it's ear, much like the earlier 1970's speedo model one did in this photo and the Sexy TIme middle eastern version.

Swimsuit blows records out of the waterVito Pilieci , Canwest News ServicePublished: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Even though it's only been available to a select few for 43 days, Speedo's new LZR Racer swim suit has already helped athletes break a total of 16 world records.

The suit, partially developed by NASA, has turned the world of swimming on its head.

According to Speedo, the suit can reduce a swimmers drag in the water by five percent. It has no stitches and instead has welded seams and specially taped edges. The suit is made of a special material that does not absorb liquids, which makes the swimmer lighter in the water, and it incorporates a special girdle-like design that pulls an athlete into optimal swimming position.

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amyjudd

at 20:00 on March 29th, 2008

Do you think that wearing this speedo is better than wearing nothing at all? I mean, that might be the next step do you think?

Barry Artiste

at 20:35 on March 29th, 2008

Apparently the greeks did 2,000 or so years ago, perhaps a retro movement will be at hand if enough protest. Archers both pro and con had issues with compound bows and or all the aiming accessories on hand trying to be introduced into the Olympics, its nice to know a compromise was reached banning compound bows and sticking with Recurve bows and allowing certain aiming devices and carbon arrows into the Olympics. Of course Korea and Japan has literally kicked our ass in this event for over a decade or so. As far as I am concerned if the Olympics are to mirror the orginal intent, then all should compete as it was in the beginning, brute strength, agility and wooden or iron age weapons and tools. Otherwise the only thing original is the flame, and even at that it is just a big Butane lighter. Perhaps the rings are original? Nope, hmmmm......

I know!!! Greece is the original, boy I am glad I got something right about this, until it is held every four years in Greece it is just a facsimile of the original.

amyjudd

at 20:41 on March 29th, 2008

Interesting to think how much the Olympics have evolved really! I would love to see the Olympics return to its original state! Although I'm not sure how much that would boost Canada's olympics medal chances, but it's worth a try!