With the advent of Libby Lenton's 51.91 WR in the 100m free. I propose a swim off and battle of the sexes.
Paul "the evil" Smith (45) representing Bobby Riggs
vs.
Libby Lenton (20) as Billie Jean King.
My money rests on the female.
John Smith
Originally posted by seltzer
I wouldn't cite "homophobia" but there is evidence that boy do feel more comfortable in jammers versus "speedos". In New England, boy participation in HS swim meet increased with the popularity of jammers. When I spoke to several people involved in MA high school swimming they confirmed their belief that jammers made swimming more "comfortable" for boys.
Nicely stated and I concur. My daughter's team doesn't even offer speedo briefs for the boys, it's all jammers. Some of the high school "ringers" will show up for a summer league meet in the traditional speedo but them promptly put a pair of baggies on after the heat.
Originally posted by seltzer
I wouldn't cite "homophobia" but there is evidence that boy do feel more comfortable in jammers versus "speedos". In New England, boy participation in HS swim meet increased with the popularity of jammers. When I spoke to several people involved in MA high school swimming they confirmed their belief that jammers made swimming more "comfortable" for boys.
Nicely stated and I concur. My daughter's team doesn't even offer speedo briefs for the boys, it's all jammers. Some of the high school "ringers" will show up for a summer league meet in the traditional speedo but them promptly put a pair of baggies on after the heat.
