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Encyclopedia > Competitive Swimwear
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Male competitive swimsuit.

Competitive swimwear refers generally to the apparel, equipment, and accessories used in the aquatic sports of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, triathlon, and water polo. Some companies that produce lines of competitive swimwear include Speedo, Nike, Tyr, Arena, Adidas, and Dolfin. Swimming is the method by which humans (or other animals) move themselves through water without walking on the bottom. ... Diving has several meanings:- Jumping or falling deliberately, often acrobatically, into water. ... A hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and ballet, synchronized swimming involves competitors (either individuals or teams) performing aesthetically pleasing and difficult movements while holding their breath and keeping afloat in water. ... A triathlon is an athletic event made up of three contests (from the Greek). ... Water polo is a team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of swimming, football (soccer), basketball, ice hockey, rugby and wrestling. ... This article is about the swimsuit manufacturer. ... The Nike swoosh logo Nike, Inc. ... Categories: Swimwear manufacturers | Stub ... External Links Arena International [1] Arena North America [2] Categories: Corporation stubs | Swiming | Sports ... adidas-Salomon AG, also known as Adidas, is a German sports apparel corporation. ... For the marine animal see Dolphin Categories: Stub | Swimwear Manufacturer ...


Basic equipment includes:



Female swimsuits

Male swimsuits A Racerback is a type of womens swimsuit design common today among competitive swimwear and incorporated into some types of womens clothing. ... A kneeskin is a type of competitive swimwear worn by both male and female athletes. ... A Bodyskin is a style of competitive swimwear worn by both female and male athletes. ...

Accessories Also competition briefs, swim briefs, and racing briefs Prince William of Wales wearing a Speedo suit at a water polo match A speedo, which takes its name from the swimsuit brand Speedo, may refer to any briefs-style male swimsuit such as those used in competitive swimming, regardless of the... A Jammer is a type of mens swimwear worn primarily by competitive athletes to obtain speed advantages. ... A Legskin is a type of competitive swimwear worn by male swimmers. ...

Training Gear Watersport goggles Blowtorching goggles and safety helmet Goggles or safety glasses are a form of protective eyewear that usually enclose the eye area to prevent particulates or chemicals from striking the eyes. ... A swim cap is a silicone, plastic, or rubber covering worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimming. ...

  • Training fins
  • Pull buoy

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A Guide to Choosing Swimsuits for Competitive and Fitness Swimmers (997 words)
While the appearance of a swimsuit may not be as compelling an issue in competitive swimwear as it is in fashion swimwear, its fit and functionality are still just as important, if not more important.
Whether you have been swimming competitively for years or have just taken up lap swimming as a means of acquiring greater overall fitness, odds are you have had some unanswered questions and concerns when choosing a competitive swimsuit for your serious swimming pursuits.
Competitive swimwear is designed for different reasons and purposes than fashion swimwear, and these differences should be evident in the design and fabric of the swimsuit.
Speedo Resource Center - boys in speedo (655 words)
In 1928 speedo swim the name Speedo was first adopted after the firm developed speedo muscle its racerback design of swimwear college speedo hunks speedo fantasy board making it one of the first manufacturers to specifically produce athletic designs.
Though it still manufactures the traditional briefs speedo swimsuit and speedo guys gallery racerback designs that made the company speedo board famous, Speedo's latest competitive swimwear designs incorporate speedo gay suits that provide greater coverage to the arms, legs, and even full body for their top end lineup.
The company also continues to manufacture recreational swimwear, goggles, earplugs, swim caps, towels, robes, sportswear and other logo clothing, watches, sandals, beach speedo watches volleyball speedo and triathlon products, lifeguard speedo swimsuits gear, free galleries boys in speedo and training supplies for competitive and recreational swimmers.
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