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2. Speedo - Wikipedia

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   Speedo International Limited is an Australian-British distributor of swimwear and swim-related accessories based in Nottingham, England. Founded in Sydney, Australia in 1914 by Alexander MacRae, a Scottish emigrant, the company is now a subsidiary of the British Pentland Group. Today, the Speedo brand can be found on products ranging from ...

3. LZR Racer - Wikipedia

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   The LZR Racer Suit unveiling at a press conference in New York City in February 2008. The LZR Racer (pronounced as "laser") is a line of competition swimsuits manufactured by Speedo using a high-technology swimwear fabric composed of woven elastane - nylon and polyurethane. The swimsuits are made in body-length; they compress the body and trap ...

4. History of competitive swimwear - Wikipedia

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   In 1928, Speedo introduced their racerback silk suit that was optimized to fit the body shape. [6] [7] It uncovered the shoulder blades, which almost resulted in disqualification of Clare Dennis at the 1932 Olympics, [8] but became a norm by 1936. [9] Meanwhile, men were allowed to swim in bare-chest suits in 1936, and in briefs only at the ...

5. I tried Speedo's Olympic swimsuit. It's fast in the pool, but ...

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   Speedo says the 2.0 version of the suit has the lowest water absorption and is the most water repellent of any of its previous products. It was finally time to swim. Led by Cullen Jones, the first Black swimmer to hold a world record, we were instructed to “streamline” off the wall and see how far we could travel under water with our arms ...

6. Fiona Fairhurst - Wikipedia

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   Fiona Fairhurst, born in 1971, is credited with the design of the Speedo Fastskin swimsuit. Fairhurst was a competitive swimmer as a child, giving her some background in the swimming industry. [ 1] Fairhurst studied MSc textile technology at the University of Huddersfield, BA (Hons) at Leeds University and an MA at Central St Martins, London.

7. 15 Swimsuit Brands That Are Specifically Designed to Fit Long ...

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   Bathing suits for a long torso are right up there among the most frustrating items to shop for (alongside jeans and bras). ... Swim Outlet carries brands like Speedo and EQ that offer long-torso ...