FINA closer to rules re: high-performance suits

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Looks like we might know the details in the next few days. Should be interesting. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The head of swimming's governing body predicted Wednesday "a step forward" in rules governing high-performance suits used in setting more than 100 world records in the past year. FINA president Mustapha Larfaoui gave no details of decisions that could be made during a three-day executive meeting beginning Thursday, but his comments suggested that the organization would follow through with recommendations last month to place limits that include suits' thickness and buoyancy... Article
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  • Dumplin' 2 - I have yet to understand your obsession with the tech suits. You don't swim, you don't compete, you don't have children who swim or compete. What is your great concern with this since it has absolutely no impact on your life? For those of us that do swim, it is something we enjoy. What is your issue with us enjoying the sport that you don't participate in? Also, you have never answered the question about the USMS team you "assist" with - please answer. Initials and location will suffice. Sports has always been about keeping up with the Joneses, do you really think you are breaking new ground with that logic?
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  • Dumplin' 2 - I have yet to understand your obsession with the tech suits. You don't swim, you don't compete, you don't have children who swim or compete. What is your great concern with this since it has absolutely no impact on your life? For those of us that do swim, it is something we enjoy. What is your issue with us enjoying the sport that you don't participate in? Also, you have never answered the question about the USMS team you "assist" with - please answer. Initials and location will suffice. Sports has always been about keeping up with the Joneses, do you really think you are breaking new ground with that logic?
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