In a sport of speed, endurance and skill, a competitor will opt for anything that can improve their time by just hundredths of a second. And for swimmers, technology has allowed for competitors to add ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a ...

Olympic swimmers abide by strict rules that govern individual events, but those rules extend beyond the pool to include the style of and material their swimsuits are made of. For years, the Olympics ...

When a technological breakthrough gives some athletes a major advantage, how should we think about the victories, the medals, the world records? Is new technology unfair? Is it cool? Does it matter ...

High-tech swimsuits that have been linked to record performances at all levels of competition the past several years have been banned for high school competition, effective immediately. The National ...

PACIFICA, Calif. — Some swimmers at a meet here this year stood atop the racing blocks in high-tech, shoulder-to-knee suits like those worn by Olympians. The suits, which can cost as much as $500, are ...

What’s New in Swim Style? A Look at Suits and More! Although fashion might not be at the forefront of one’s mind when thinking about swimming, the trends and styles used by swimmers often play a large ...

And now, with Sarah Sjöström joining in on the criticism, it’s a question of how big all the dissent and backlash will snowball into. The post Olympic Swimming Legend Speaks Out on Once-Banned Tech ...

Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer. The super suit era lasted just one more ...