FINA has finally announced the approved suits list for 2009. The Speedo LZR makes it for this summer, but there’s no sign of the arena X-Glide in which Alain Bernard set his 100m free world record and also no sign of the Jaked 01 in which Fred Bousquet scorched a 20.94. This probably means that the first sub-21sec 50m free and the first sub-47sec 100m free are yet to be achieved in terms of counting for world records. There’s also no sign of the BlueSeventy in which several others world records were set during the last few months. As always, there’s already a lot of writing and talking going on … check out some interesting articles on the topic over at Swimming World Magzine or SwimNews.com.
Month: May 2009
Until There’s a Cure
Until There’s A Cure announced the addition of Michael Phelps to their Public Service Announcement Campaign which features celebrities from the entertainment industry and the sports world wearing “The Bracelet” in support of vaccine development that will stop HIV infection. This campaign and the return to competition at the USA Grand Series in Charlotte mark …
It’s No Longer Man vs. Water
Is It the Athlete or the Equipment? This seems to be the ongoing question in other sports than swimming as well. The New York Times tries to answer in a recent article if there should be drawn a line on the latest technology? Gary Hall Jr. and Craig Lords give their opinions on the issue for the sport of swimming.
Finswimming WC Tenero 2009
Photos from the 6th Round of the CMAS World Cup in Tenero.
CMAS World Cup 2009 Round 6
The 6th round of the CMAS Finswimming World Cup was held on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at the Centro Sportivo (outdoor) pool in Tenero. I did only participate on the 2nd day of competition on Saturday but did take on 4 race that same day.