To some extent Speedo is the bad guy, but it should be remembered that they do more to promote the sport than, well, anyone. Of course they are in it for money, why would that even be discussed, but they do recognize that they have a role in the promotion of the sport and have taken that role seriously.
Speedo has been the big swim giant as long as any of us can remember... And they were the only company to support and contribute to competitive swimming for decades.
I'm not sayin here that we have to be 100% loyal to their mode of business operations now.
They have certainly made plenty of money off all of us (and our parents) for years.
But do remember where we were 30-40-50 years ago.
There are events, magazines, and athletes who were able to continue in the sport of swimming only thanks to the support of this company.
I'm 100% happy that other companies have been tough enough to go up against and withstand the competiton to create some great options for us.
The sport (fitness & competitive) is huge - and there is room for more than one swim wear company.
To some extent Speedo is the bad guy, but it should be remembered that they do more to promote the sport than, well, anyone. Of course they are in it for money, why would that even be discussed, but they do recognize that they have a role in the promotion of the sport and have taken that role seriously.
Speedo has been the big swim giant as long as any of us can remember... And they were the only company to support and contribute to competitive swimming for decades.
I'm not sayin here that we have to be 100% loyal to their mode of business operations now.
They have certainly made plenty of money off all of us (and our parents) for years.
But do remember where we were 30-40-50 years ago.
There are events, magazines, and athletes who were able to continue in the sport of swimming only thanks to the support of this company.
I'm 100% happy that other companies have been tough enough to go up against and withstand the competiton to create some great options for us.
The sport (fitness & competitive) is huge - and there is room for more than one swim wear company.
