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2. LZR Racer - Wikipedia

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   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 air for buoyancy. The LZR Pro and LZR Elite were launched on 13 February 2008; the ...

3. Speedo - Wikipedia

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   Michael Phelps is the principal advertiser for the Fastskin3 line of suits, as Ryan Lochte has been reported to prefer the older Fastskin LZR Elite suits. In succession to the LZR Pro and Elite, Speedo switched the branding for their technical suits from "Fastskin LZR Racer" to "Fastskin", continuing the trend they left off in 2008 when they ...

4. History of competitive swimwear - Wikipedia

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   The LZR Racer Suit unveiling at a press conference in New York City in February 2008. In February 2008, Speedo launched the LZR Racer swimsuit based on woven elastane-nylon and polyurethane (50%). The suit was developed by Italian company Mectex, in association with the Australian Institute of Sport and NASA , which provided wind tunnel testing ...

5. 15 hottest products of 2008: Speedo LZR

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   It tested 100 different fabrics and suit designs, and conducted body scans of probably every top-level swimmer in the world (more than 400, the company claims) to come up with the Speedo LZR. The ...

6. High-technology swimwear - Wikipedia

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   Speedo claims that their LZR Racer reduced drag or water resistance by 38% compared to a traditional Lycra practice swim suit. [1] This high-technology swimwear is designed to minimize drag while maximizing support to muscles. [1] Some companies claim that their fabrics reduce drag even more than the water's normal friction against the skin.

7. Competitive swimwear - Wikipedia

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   The LZR Pro and LZR Elite lines were launched on 13 February 2008, with the LZR Elite being marketed as "the world's fastest swimsuit." [9] It was the focus of Speedo's campaign for the 2008 Summer Olympics, spearheaded by Michael Phelps of the United States. They created a holographic (visually generated) video of Phelps wearing the suit which ...