Do you wish you could race in one of those shiny rubber full body suits from 2009? Do you think you could smash your personal best times and look like a superhero in the process? Or are you glad that those days are gone?
Helen Gorman and Conor Osborough, discuss bodysuits and there's a special guest opinion by Dean Milwain, 2008 Olympian, who is keen to dust off his old bodysuits and enjoy the extra buoyancy and speed they provided!
Tapping into Conor's PhD knowledge, we explore the reasons why bodysuits were so fast. Having attended the Swimming World Championships in Rome in 2009, Conor saw world records broken that still stand today - including the oldest record in the books, Paul Biedermann's 200m freestyle time of 1:42.00.
The conversation delves into the arguments for and against the use of bodysuits in competitive masters swimming, including issues of cost, accessibility, and body image. Let us know what you think...
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