Swimming

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Olympic Aquatics Stadium

London Olympics women’s 50m and 100m freestyle gold medallist Ranomi Kromowidjojo (NED)

ARENA POWERSKIN CARBON-ULTRA

Interior: Panels target specific compression zones to support and streamline body

Tape links key muscles and isolates upper and lower body movement, helping to improve
swimming efficiency and body position

Outer fabric: Carbon fibre grid gives extra compression without restricting movement

SPEEDO FASTSKIN LZR RACER X

Laser cut panels Increased water sensitivity designed to promote optimum swim position

Stretch fabric Allows freedom of movement vertically, while providing horizontal compression

Arena and Speedo medals

Gold Total

Shanghai 2011

Arena 14 46

Speedo 28 80

Barcelona 2013

Arena 23 67

Speedo 18 51

Kazan 2015

Arena 25 73

Speedo 19 56

“X” seams: Follow major muscle groups to provide support for swimmer’s body

Sources: Rio 2016, Olympic.org, Arena, Speedo 

Pictures: AP, Getty Images