Olympic Spotlight: Swimming
The new rule for performance swimwear: More is less—less drag, less turbulence, and less time to the finish line. At this summer's Athens Games, 75 percent of all swimmers will get hydro-dynamic in full-body and cutoff suits. The innovations in materials and design has propelled swimwear into the 21st century, and hopefully, its wearers onto the medal podium.
Speedo worked with researchers at London's Natural History Museum to develop the FASTSKIN FSII, which will be worn by breast-stroke Olympian Amanda Beard (above), and most of her teammates, in Athens. The textured fabric mimics the drag-cheating efficiency of sharkskin.
Take a look at Speedo's Aqualab for images, research and technologies from the designers who brought these amazing suits to life.
