SUIT EQUALITY

Right now current suit rules dictate, that Men wear must wear jammers or briefs in meets & Women can race in zipperless kneeskins Guys, what if men were allowed to race in zipperless kneeskins? I for one think more coverage would allow me to swim faster. What if masters men were given the choice? What would you choose? Ande
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  • You've clearly not coached disabled swimmers. Totally blind swimmers swim faster with goggles than without. Data please. While I think it is reprehensible for FINA to allow a practice that provides such a clear advantage to blind swimmers, for the rest of us, goggles serve a healthy purpose: protecting our eyes. That's why they are allowed.
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  • You've clearly not coached disabled swimmers. Totally blind swimmers swim faster with goggles than without. Data please. While I think it is reprehensible for FINA to allow a practice that provides such a clear advantage to blind swimmers, for the rest of us, goggles serve a healthy purpose: protecting our eyes. That's why they are allowed.
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