I have been timing at the Stanford Grand Prix this weekend and noticed the large number of elite swimmers wearing the new Speedo LZR Racer. Natalie Coughlin doesn't like to swim the 200 IM and has not competed in the 200 IM in three years. With the LZR and swimming in lane 1, she came within one second of Katie Hoff's US record. Alain Bernard's 50m world record of 21.50sec was the 11th world record to be set between February 16 and March 23, all with the LZR suit.
The LZR RACER can be pre-ordered from Speedo, but will not be available for delivery on or about July 30, 2008 for us ordinary swimmers. The high neck body skin cost is $550. However, I bet that someone will be racing with the LZR at the USMS SC National Championships. Is there anyone out reading this that plans to use the LZR in Austin next month? If so, how did you get one?
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Does anyone know if the new triathlon speedsuits like the Blueseventy PointZero3/3+ will be allowed at Nats? I've read that FINA has approved many of these suits and they are/have been available to the public for some time now (unlike the new LZR). Just curious.
Does anyone know if the new triathlon speedsuits like the Blueseventy PointZero3/3+ will be allowed at Nats? I've read that FINA has approved many of these suits and they are/have been available to the public for some time now (unlike the new LZR). Just curious.
