Any winning swimmers in non-tech suits?

Former Member
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I don't want to get into the tech suit debate because I really just want to wear a traditional suit and compete. I dont have a moral stand on the issue, I just grew up in normal suits and that is what I am comfortable in. My question is wether there are any high-level swimmers that dont wear tech suits, but still setting records and winning events? I am curious both about Masters meets, but also USA Swimming and international swim meets.
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  • Former Member
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    As many have stated before, any record set by the use of a tech suit -or any other mechanical aid for that matter- are really moot. Anyone can swim faster through the use of paddles and flippers than by wearing a tech suit so why not allow them (and a bunch of other aids like snorkels and buoyancy enhancers) too? If FINA keeps allowing swimming to become more and more mechanized, winning and setting records won't mean jack. :2cents: Dolphin 2
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    As many have stated before, any record set by the use of a tech suit -or any other mechanical aid for that matter- are really moot. Anyone can swim faster through the use of paddles and flippers than by wearing a tech suit so why not allow them (and a bunch of other aids like snorkels and buoyancy enhancers) too? If FINA keeps allowing swimming to become more and more mechanized, winning and setting records won't mean jack. :2cents: Dolphin 2
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