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Thursday, January 07, 2010

Swimsuit Rules for the Next Decade

As of 1 January 2010, swimsuits used for FINA governed competitions must meet the following standards:

  • Swimsuits for men may not extend above the navel or below the knee and for women may not cover the neck or extend past the shoulders or below the knee.
  • No zippers or other fastening devices are allowed except for a waist tie on a brief or jammer.
  • Suits must be of textile material and must not be made of any rubberized type of material such as polyurethane or neoprene.

What swim suits are on the 2010 approved list from FINA? Some from Arena, Descente, Diana, Finis, Mizuno, Nike, Aquazone, Rocket Science, Speedo, and Tyr all made the list.