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Revolutionary swimsuits sunk by 2010 ban

Last Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2009, 18:50

Revolutionary super suits that have rocked swimming and sent world records tumbling are to be banned from 2010 after an overwhelming vote on Friday at the general congress of the sport’s governing body, FINA.

2 French swimmers appeal to CAS for suit approval

Last Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2009, 18:41

French swimmers Amaury Leveaux and Aurore Mongel filed appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday seeking last-minute approval of their TYR-manufactured bodysuits for the world championships.

New FINA rules mean return to textiles, says British coach

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2009, 17:30

A return to swimsuits made from more traditional materials seems inevitable from 2010 under new rules, British swimming`s performance director Michael Scott said.