Swimming: FINA approves 202, rejects 10 high-tech swimsuits
By GRAHAM DUNBAR
Associated Press Writer
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Swimming’s governing body has rejected 10 high-tech racing suits and approved 202 others for the world championships in July.
FINA said Tuesday its panel sent back 136 models to the manufacturers, who have 30 days to resubmit modified designs.
A total of 18 of 21 makers who submitted suits for tests on thickness, buoyancy and water resistance had designs cleared for competition in 2009.
Speedo got 12 designs approved in its LZR range worn for most of 108 world record swims last year.
The list did not include Arena’s polyurethane X-Glide suit worn by Frenchman Alain Bernard in setting a world record in the men’s 100-meter freestyle last month.
FINA did not identify suits or manufacturers which were not approved.