Olympic Swimwear Unveiled
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The swimwear that will be worn this summer by athletes competing in the Olympic Games in Beijing was unveiled yesterday in Sydney, Australia. Designed to reduce drag and increase speed, the seamless suits — under the name Fastskin LZR Racer — will be available to all swimming competitors. A member of Australia’s 2008 Olympic team, swimmer Eamon Sullivan, right, was among those modeling the outfits at the University of New South Wales.
