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Faster Swimsuits:A Counterrevolution against Technological Progress? – BusinessWeek

Faster Swimsuits:A Counterrevolution against Technological Progress?
BusinessWeek
In the past 18 months, Speedo's design led to a procession of knock-off, high-tech bodysuits trending even faster and more like buoyant rubber wet suits.

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Faster Swimsuits:A Counterrevolution against Technological Progress? – BusinessWeek

Faster Swimsuits:A Counterrevolution against Technological Progress?
BusinessWeek
In the past 18 months, Speedo's design led to a procession of knock-off, high-tech bodysuits trending even faster and more like buoyant rubber wet suits.

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Grant Hackett's 1500m mark still stands – The Australian

Grant Hackett's 1500m mark still stands
The Australian
National head coach Alan Thompson hailed the survival of Hackett's "great" record amid the attack of the killer bodysuits at these world championships.

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After a recent ban on speedy super-suits, the sport of swimming … – NJ.com


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After a recent ban on speedy super-suits, the sport of swimming
NJ.com
John Munson/The Star-LedgerHigh-tech bodysuits, worn here by former Star-Ledger High School Swimmer of the Year Chris Dart,

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FINA announces scientific commission for suits – The Associated Press

FINA announces scientific commission for suits
The Associated Press
1 for banning polyurethane bodysuits. Besides approval, the commission will also monitor developments in suit technology.
FINA Names Scientific Commission for Swimwear ApprovalSwimmingWorldMagazine.com

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Courage of a noble knight – Times Online

Courage of a noble knight
Times Online
That purity was swept away once scientifically designed bodysuits began boosting performances in the pool to a level that made the breaking of world records

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Courage of a noble knight – Times Online

Courage of a noble knight
Times Online
That purity was swept away once scientifically designed bodysuits began boosting performances in the pool to a level that made the breaking of world records

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Swimmer shows differences between traditional and full body suits – NJ.com

Swimmer shows differences between traditional and full body suits
NJ.com
and is training for JR Nationals next week, shows the differences between the full body suit which are banned as of January 2010 and the regular suits.

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IHSAA struggles with bodysuit controversy – Gary Post Tribune

IHSAA struggles with bodysuit controversy
Gary Post Tribune
But Indiana might be stuck with the record-shattering — and soon-to-be outlawed — bodysuits for another season of high school swimming.

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Michael Phelps' world records not wearing well – Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times
Michael Phelps' world records not wearing well
Los Angeles Times
FINA, the sport's international governing body, announced its ban of the controversial bodysuits would take effect Jan. 1. All the while, world records
Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdownThe Associated Press
Swimming: Phelps sees another record goCNN International
Phelps-Cavic competition is heating upSan Antonio Express
Contra Costa Times -The Associated Press
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Personal best in 50m freestyle spurs al Jesmi for future – The National

Personal best in 50m freestyle spurs al Jesmi for future
The National
The championship has been plagued by controversy over the use of high-tech bodysuits, which are claimed to give the wearer an unfair advantage.

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FINA to ban record-breaking bodysuits Jan. 1 – The Associated Press


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FINA to ban record-breaking bodysuits Jan. 1
The Associated Press
Swimming's governing body will ban record-breaking bodysuits beginning Jan. 1, a move that comes partly in response to a threat from Phelps' coach to pull
FINA announce ban on bodysuits from 2010Times Online
Records fall as body suits ban date setRTE.ie
Records fall in RomeIndependent Online
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Peirsol Destroys Record For Backstroke Gold – New York Times


AFP
Peirsol Destroys Record For Backstroke Gold
New York Times
A torrent of world records have fallen here thanks to performance-enhancing polyurethane bodysuits that will be banned from January after critics questioned
Peirsol has a new plan for 200 backThe Associated Press

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Peirsol destroys record for backstroke gold – Reuters


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Peirsol destroys record for backstroke gold
Reuters
A torrent of world records have fallen here thanks to performance-enhancing polyurethane bodysuits that will be banned from January after critics questioned
Peirsol has a new plan for 200 backThe Associated Press

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Sports at 11:30 am EDT – OregonLive.com

Sports at 11:30 am EDT
OregonLive.com
1 date for banning record-breaking bodysuits, the AP learns. The move comes after a threat from Michael Phelps' coach to pull his swimmer from competition

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FINA moves up bodysuit ban to Jan. 1 – The Associated Press


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FINA moves up bodysuit ban to Jan. 1
The Associated Press
1 for banning record-breaking bodysuits, which should remove the threat of a Michael Phelps boycott. Earlier this week, FINA announced the ban but said it
Speedo fights to delay ban on bodysuitsMelbourne Herald Sun
Polyurethane bodysuits causing controversy at FINA World ChampsTV3 News
Adrian Soaking It All in at World ChampionshipsKitsap Sun
just-style.com -The Associated Press -The Associated Press
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Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown – The Associated Press


BBC Sport
Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown
The Associated Press
Bowman even threatened to pull Phelps from future international meets unless FINA speeds up its ban on all bodysuits, which goes into effect next year.
Phelps takes gold as suit row rumbles onTimes Online
World records continue to fall in Rome as Phelps comes back – SummaryEarthtimes (press release)

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Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown – The Associated Press


BBC Sport
Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown
The Associated Press
Bowman even threatened to pull Phelps from future international meets unless FINA speeds up its ban on all bodysuits, which goes into effect next year.
Phelps takes gold as suit row rumbles onTimes Online
World records continue to fall in Rome as Phelps comes back – SummaryEarthtimes (press release)

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Of bodysuits and burgers – Globe and Mail


Globe and Mail
Of bodysuits and burgers
Globe and Mail
Annamay Pierse swims on her way to setting a world record in the women's 200-metre breaststroke with her performance in Thursday's semi-final at the world

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Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown – The Associated Press


The Associated Press
Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown
The Associated Press
Bowman even threatened to pull Phelps from future international meets unless FINA speeds up its ban on all bodysuits, which goes into effect next year.

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Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown – The Associated Press


The Associated Press
Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown
The Associated Press
Bowman even threatened to pull Phelps from future international meets unless FINA speeds up its ban on all bodysuits, which goes into effect next year.

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AP source: FINA moves up bodysuit ban to Jan. 1 – The Associated Press


The Associated Press
AP source: FINA moves up bodysuit ban to Jan. 1
The Associated Press
1 for banning record-breaking bodysuits. The move comes partly in response to a threat from Michael Phelps' coach to pull his swimmer from competition until
Michael Phelps expected to honour Manchester duelTelegraph.co.uk

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AP source: FINA moves up bodysuit ban to Jan. 1 – The Associated Press


The Associated Press
AP source: FINA moves up bodysuit ban to Jan. 1
The Associated Press
1 for banning record-breaking bodysuits. The move comes partly in response to a threat from Michael Phelps' coach to pull his swimmer from competition until
Michael Phelps expected to honour Manchester duelTelegraph.co.uk

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Swimsuit's past exposed – Detroit Free Press

Swimsuit's past exposed
Detroit Free Press
Now I must reveal the reason I feel my stomach tighten when Speedos are mentioned, as they and other modern-day body suits have been in Rome this past week.

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Of bodysuits and burgers – Globe and Mail

Of bodysuits and burgers
Globe and Mail
Annamay Pierse was so disgruntled after her performance in the 100-metre breaststroke, she indulged in fast food, Allan Maki writes.

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Adrian Soaking in World Championships – Kitsap Sun

Adrian Soaking in World Championships
Kitsap Sun
FINA has set a May 2019 deadline as a ban on the high-tech, full bodysuits. It couldn't be soon enough for Adrian. “I would really like to see the suits go

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Seven more worlds records knock off Beijing – The Associated Press


Telegraph.co.uk
Seven more worlds records knock off Beijing
The Associated Press
Another former Olympian, Janet Evans, told the AP she's worried that high-tech bodysuits are threatening to "make a mockery of the sport.
Phelps, bodysuits to share spotlightSeattle Times
High-tech suits, Phelps, bring high drama to swimming, againChristian Science Monitor
Phelps' coach threatens to pull swimmer from meets over swimsuit Kansas City Star
Taipei Times -SI.com -The Associated Press
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Gorilla Forensics – Scienceline

Gorilla Forensics
Scienceline
Swimming officials have just introduced a ban on the use of high-tech bodysuits in competition, to go into effect in 2010.

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