Nicole Jeffrey of The Australin, quotes Leisel Jones regarding her Speedo LZR taking in water during a 200m breaststroke event at a short course meet in Canberra, Australia: "...They stretch after about three wears," she said. "I really wanted to swim fast and I prepared well. I felt quite good but the suit filling with water didn't help me much. It makes you pretty fatigued, dragging the water along."I was happy that I swam only a second off my best. And I've only had three weeks of training (since the Olympic trials) so fitness is an issue." [Link]I wonder if breaststroke is more demanding on the Speedo LZRs than a more linear stroke such as backstroke or freestyle?
I think I heard in the NPR interview with the Swimming World editor that the suits are only meant to be worn 10-12 times.
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right. His exact quote and I literally wrote it down: "The suit itself only lasts for 6 to 12 wears. Michael Phelps could theoretically go through 3 or 4 swim suits at 500 a pop at the Olympics."
ReplyDeletethis has nothing to ddo with the environmental factors of the LZR Racer suits
ReplyDeleteI am not clear on what you mean. The suit won't last long is what I meant.
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