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All but two of the 25 records broken in swimming events at the Beijing Olympics were done wearing the now banned Speedos LZR Racer. Speedos new Fastskin 3 suit claims to make swimmers even faster.
3-system suit
1
Goggles Leak resistant; 180 degree peripheral vision lens
2
Cap 3D mapping used to fit head, face contours exactly
3
Fastskin 3 swimsuit
Streamlined suit
Main focus is to reduce friction or drag a swimmer experiences in water Hydrodynamic drag Water passing over the body as it moves through the pool
New guidelines ban full-body polyurethane suits Fabric provides compression; streamlines body Compression panels
Form drag Bumps, curves and muscle oscillations on swimmers body; hinder progress in water
5.2%
Reduction in drag on waters surface
11%
Improvement in swimmers oxygen; allows more powerful swimming
Source: Speedo