Could new blocks be another reason for falling records? Check out the article on ReachForTheWall.com
11.30.2009
Another reason for WRs: new starting blocks?
Could new blocks be another reason for falling records? Check out the article on ReachForTheWall.com
Two-tier World-record Proposal
Two-tier world-record proposal threatens to confuse long-running debate over bodysuits
Coaches Commission of Fina recommends to world governing body’s ruling executive the creation of a "World Textile Mark"
Do you think FINA should adopt this two-tier approach?
Check out the article on the TimesOnline.co.uk
2009 Golden Goggle Awards
Female Athlete of the Year: Rebecca Soni
Male Athlete of the Year: Ryan Lochte
For more results and video and picture links, check out SwimFoundation.org
Swimming World Names 2009 Swimmers Choice Awards
Top Five Female Swimmers Choice of the Year
1. FEDERICA PELLEGRINI, Italy
2. Britta Steffen, Germany
3. Rebecca Soni, USA
4. Ariana Kukors, USA
5. Jessica Hardy, USA
Top Five Male Swimmers Choice of the Year
1. CESAR CIELO, Brazil
2. Michael Phelps, USA
3. Paul Biedermann, Germany2. Michael Phelps, USA
4. Ryan Lochte, USA
5. Aaron Peirsol, USA
For more, check out SwimmingWorld.com
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11.16.2009
FINA-approved TYR Technical Suits
The following is a list of FINA-approved TYR technical suits.
TYR Tracer Light:
Women's Aeroback
Women's Aeroback Short John
Men's Jammer
Men's Racer
TYR Fusion:
Women's Aeroback Short John
Women's Aeroback
Men's Jammer
Men's Racer
FINA-approved Speedo Technical Suits
So there's no confusion as to which Speedo technical suits are allowed vis a vis new FINA regulations, I've composed a list! Hope it helps!
Speedo Fastskin FS-Pro:
Women's Recordbreaker
Women's Kneeskin
Men's Jammer
Speedo Fastskin FSII:
Women's Recordbreaker
Men's Jammer
Men's Brief
Speedo Aquablade:
Women's Recordbreaker
Men's Jammer
Men's Brief
Also, Speedo's New LZR Elite racing suits (available for pre-order on PureBlueSwim.com - delivery is scheduled for January 2010) that are FINA-approved include the following:
Speedo LZR Elite Women's Recordbreaker
Speedo LZR Elite Women's Recordbreaker Kneeskin
Speedo LZR Elite Men's Jammer
11.13.2009
FINA Swim Suit Rules
Here's FINA/USA Swimming's sketch up of the rules for USA and FINA regulated swim meets.Quickly:
1) Men may only wear jammers or briefs. Women may wear normal competitive suits, or kneeskins.
2) Suit fabric must be of textile quality, i.e. the suit should not be able to float on its own;-)
3) Suits may not sport zippers or other fastening equipment (less the waist tie on a jammer or brief).
New Rules Regarding Swimsuits
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aquajet and minnesota super star swimmer, rachel bootsma, shines at the FINA World Cup series!
check it out on the american chronicle
Michael Phelps news
"Slow Phelps, injured Biedermann play down their showdown at World Cup swim meet"
while certainly a queen of excuses myself (i'd be a hypocrite if i didn't own at least that much), i would expect more from two such-seasoned and talented athletes. but, c'est la vie.
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