Why The Olympics Banned The Fastest Swimsuit

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​ This swimsuit was banned from the Olympics for making swimmers TOO FAST. You remember that year Michael Phelps won more gold medals in a single Olympics than anyone ever? He was wearing this suit!

Here’s what happened – and if you like optimistic science and tech stories, subscribe to see more.

In 2008, Speedo collaborated with NASA to make the “LZR Racer.” This suit was SO COOL. The fabric mimicked sharks’ skin with little channels that made water flow more easily. It had panels that sucked swimmers’ bodies
into a more streamlined position. And people speculated that the way it trapped air made athletes float better in the pool… which Speedo denied.

But other brands quickly made their own “supersuits” and this new tech helped swimmers CRUSH world records. The swimming world lost their minds…

When sports gear gets TOO GOOD like this, they call it “TECH DOPING”
And if you want to know more, watch our longer episode all about it!

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