I compete at triathlon (the modern pentathlon variety, swimming, running, shooting), which entails a 100m sprint swim in a pool. Recently many masters competitors have been sporting full body suits, and claiming that this has reduced their competitive times by up to 6 seconds over a 100m! Is there any evidence that these costumes can bring about such dramatic improvement? My own feeling is that if they do, then it's a form cheating as the costume has become an artificial aid - so I haven't invested in one yet!
What is the general feeling about the use of these costumes for pool events?
Joan
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Hi Paul
I think you've got a point there. They certainly seem to hold in the flappy bits!
The suits in question were from neck to ankle, and the arms go right down to the wrist. Getting them on seems to need the help of others as they are meant to be worn skin tight. It took me 15 minutes to help a fellow competitor into hers - I thought we were both going to miss the warm up!
Joan
Hi Paul
I think you've got a point there. They certainly seem to hold in the flappy bits!
The suits in question were from neck to ankle, and the arms go right down to the wrist. Getting them on seems to need the help of others as they are meant to be worn skin tight. It took me 15 minutes to help a fellow competitor into hers - I thought we were both going to miss the warm up!
Joan
