Why Ban Full-Body Olympics Swimsuits? A Scientist Explains Polyurethane

Michael Phelps will open Olympic competitions Saturday. John D. Barrow explains how a slick suit used to give swimmers an unfair edge.

Faster Pools, Slower Suits In Olympic Swimming

The Evolution Of Competitive Swimwear

Patents on the soles of your shoes: Oh, patents! Fastskin swimsuits (2)

Embrace new swimsuit technology: expert - ABC News

Track Shoes Get the Supersuit Treatment as World Athletics Imposes Regulations

Why was the LZR racer swimsuit banned but track spikes and blocks are not? - Quora

Why did FINA ban full bodysuits for both men and women, and legsuits and kneeskins for men? - Quora

Spanx on Steroids: How Speedo Created the New Record-Breaking Swimsuit, Science

I heard javelins were redesigned because athletes were throwing them too far. Are there other sports where equipment was changed to make them harder? - Quora

How World Records Have Been Distributed Between Men & Women Since 2010 Suit Ban