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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FINA allowed the LZR suit to be worn at the Masters World Championships.
I wish someone could explain why. On the face of it it seems a suit is available if FINA declares it is available regardless of whether the manufacturer will actually make it available. I just don't understand.
FINA allowed the LZR suit to be worn at the Masters World Championships.
I wish someone could explain why. On the face of it it seems a suit is available if FINA declares it is available regardless of whether the manufacturer will actually make it available. I just don't understand.
