Guide Note

The LZR Racer swimsuit, made by Speedo, allowed swimmers to break at least 38 world records since its release, prompting speculation about its legality.¹ Tested by NASA, the seamless suit includes ultra-low drag panels on the areas that help to keep the swimmer's body in ideal form and to minimize friction between a swimmer's body. Concerns of the swimwear's legality loomed shortly before the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, but Speedo has maintained that the LZR Racer is legal.

Fast Facts

Debuted: February, 2008
Allows swimmers to swim faster for longer
Reduces skin friction drag 24% compared to older Speedo suits²
Tested in the United States, Australia and Otago University
To be legal, swimsuits must not provide added buoyancy
Tested by Michael Phelps and other professional swimmers
Beijing Olympic Games to be held August, 2008

Clone Suits

Due to the clear advantage that the LZR Racer has given to its wearers, Other swimwear makers have rushed to develop comparable suits for the market. In June, 2008, similar suits made by TYR, Arena, Adidas and Mizuno were approved for use at the Olympics.¹

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Wikipedia: LZR Racer
The New Zealand Herald: Record-Breaking Swimsuit Legal, Says NZ Scientist (March 25, 2008)
Boston Globe: For swimmers, new suit a stroke of genius
Los Angeles Times: TYR's lawsuit against Speedo escalates swim fight

Speedo LZR Racer Blogs and Commentaries

Slate: Full Speedo Ahead (August 6, 2008)
Gizmodo: Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit Spawns Copycats and Controversy (April 14, 2008)
A Web (Not Paper) Magazine: Speedo's Space Age Swimsuit Set for Take Off (March 19, 2008)
The Science of Sport: Beijing Olympic Torch Lit (March 24, 2008)
Triathlon Daily: Speedo's New LZR Racer Bodysuit (March 24, 2008)
Outsports Jock Talk: Swimsuits Stir Controversy (March 25, 2008)
Gizmo Watch: Speedo's New LZR Racer Swimsuit Is The Fastest Ever (February 15, 2008)

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