Before 2009 Kukors best 200 IM was 2:10.40 World class for sure, but still a cut behind the top women in the event. Today she goes a 2:06.15 and in two days shaves more than a second off the world record. I nominate this swim, just ahead of Bousquets 20.94, as the most ridiculous suited up swim of all time.
I don't think letting the old records stand is the main reason. It's more about having a level playing field. Kukors is a good example. I believe she wore a TYR suit at Trials and finished third. She puts on a Jaked in Rome and destroys the world record. Now, I'm sure part of it was just having a poor swim in Indy, but the suit HAD to play some part. Now, you can certainly argue that everyone has equal access to the suits, but I don't think making sure you choose the fastest suit should be a major factor in who wins a race.
I don't think letting the old records stand is the main reason. It's more about having a level playing field. Kukors is a good example. I believe she wore a TYR suit at Trials and finished third. She puts on a Jaked in Rome and destroys the world record. Now, I'm sure part of it was just having a poor swim in Indy, but the suit HAD to play some part. Now, you can certainly argue that everyone has equal access to the suits, but I don't think making sure you choose the fastest suit should be a major factor in who wins a race.
