Archive for 'Swimming' Tag

Bounded By the Limits of Regulations

by Hans F. on Jul 30, 2009

A few months ago, we wrote a post here about the controversial high-tech swimsuits that permeate swimming competitions. Recently, FINA (the International Swimming Federation) issued a ban [New York Times] on these high-tech racing swimsuits in official competitions. Basically, this decision stems from the fact that these suits have become more of a “doping” mechanism, [...]

High-Tech Racing In Swimming

by Hans F. on Mar 17, 2009

What is the big deal about so-called high-tech swimwear (such as Speedo’s LZR racing suit that created a buzz last summer during the Olympics)? The main idea behind the design of such swimwear is to reduce the forces that oppose the swimmer’s motion through the water, which effectively makes it easier for the swimmer to [...]