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When the difference between an Olympic medal and being left off the podium can boil down to hundredths of a second, every little detail matters on race day. Perfect execution, no unnecessary drag and, ...

Over the years, racing suits in the sport of swimming have evolved to continually push the boundaries of speed and efficiency. Initially, suits were simple, functional, and made from materials like ...

The buoyancy that the FINIS HydroX provides compared to a regular practice suit was obvious right away. As soon as I jumped in and had the suit fitted correctly, I felt my legs float to the surface, ...