Speedo invented the LZR Racer
LZR was designed by Speedo and NASA after the 2004 Olympics
It is an LZR. It is a brand of performance enhancing swim suit for competitive swimmers.
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Sports Illustrated 1994 Swimsuit Issue Video - 1994 V is rated/received certificates of: Singapore:(Banned)
Banning the LZR swimsuit could stifle technological innovation in swimwear design, as manufacturers may be discouraged from developing new materials that enhance performance. It may also create an uneven playing field, where athletes without access to advanced suits could be disadvantaged in competitions. Additionally, the ban could lead to dissatisfaction among athletes who feel that their hard work and investment in training are undermined by restrictions on equipment. Finally, such a ban may shift focus away from the athletes' skills and achievements, placing undue emphasis on the gear they wear.
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Most of the top swimmers are wearing the controversial swimsuits made from 100% polyurethane while the remainder will be wearing the Speedo LZR which is a 50% polyurethane swimsuit and caused controversy in 2008 as a series of world records were set by swimmers wearing it. These performance-enhancing, non-textile swimsuits will be banned from early 2010 by FINA. The result will be that a lot of the world records currently being set will stand for several years
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The LZR Racer swimsuits were banned by FINA, the international swimming federation, in 2009. This decision was made after the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where numerous world records were broken while swimmers wore these high-tech suits. The ban aimed to ensure fair competition and maintain the spirit of the sport. Since then, regulations have been put in place to limit the use of advanced technology in competitive swimming attire.
Speedo Racer LZR Elite
The LZR Razor is not made out of sharkskin; however, it is designed to simulate the hydrodynamic properties of sharkskin. Sharks are able to achieve great swimming speeds in part due to their rough skin, which helps them glide through the water. The LZR swimsuits are similar in design. They also squeeze the body into a more hydrodynamic shape.