If the full body rubber suits do end up getting banned, why should USMS follow their lead on this issue? (i.e. assuming the suits would continue to be manufactured).
Isn't Masters mostly for each individual to pursue what they want and the level they want out of the sport?
If the full body suit is preferred by many USMS participants, why not satisfy the base by keeping it available?
What's really the point of forcing old USMS swimmers out of their girdles if FINA bans them?
John Smith
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Ian Thorpe began wearing a full body suit in the 2003 world championships. His suit also covered his arms.
I don't know why no one ever talks about this, especially when mentioning his "unbeatable" records, one of which Biedermann broke.
here's a picture: www.tribuneindia.com/.../wi6.jpg
and an article: http://www.gizmag.com/go/2071/
Ian Thorpe at the Olympics is the first thing that came to my mind too. I also have a very hard time reading quotes from Grant Hackett talking about this since he wore the fastskin full body when he set most of his records.
Ian Thorpe began wearing a full body suit in the 2003 world championships. His suit also covered his arms.
I don't know why no one ever talks about this, especially when mentioning his "unbeatable" records, one of which Biedermann broke.
here's a picture: www.tribuneindia.com/.../wi6.jpg
and an article: http://www.gizmag.com/go/2071/
Ian Thorpe at the Olympics is the first thing that came to my mind too. I also have a very hard time reading quotes from Grant Hackett talking about this since he wore the fastskin full body when he set most of his records.
