What we find most interesting is the statement of world record holder Natalie Coughlin, who uses the suit, that swimmers not wearing the Speedo will be at a disadvantage: “I don’t know how to quantify how much faster it’s going to make me, but I do know it will reduce drag, and for the other [...]
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New Speedo Swimsuits = Technological Doping?
We’re not sure if we’re going to call it technological doping as the Italians do but if the new Speedo swimsuit is giving an unfair advantage to a swimmer who uses it vis-a-vis someone who doesn’t, then something’s wrong somewhere. We hope this gets resolved before the issue becomes a messy affair. Italians cry foul [...]
India Snubs Its Former Olympians
What is it with sports officials that they seem to have a propensity to snub their former sports stars. First we have former Olympians from Malaysia complaining about being snubbed during the Olympic torch relay in Kuala Lumpur. Now we have, Indian Olympians also feeling slighted. From Sportstar: [T]he sole criterion concerning the selection of [...]
Note to Canadian TV: Don’t Mess With Rebagliati
Because he will sue you and you’ll end up paying him. From Reuters: Olympic gold-medal-winning snowboarder Ross Rebagliati has settled a lawsuit over a television series that he had accused of defaming him. The Canadian snowboarder reached the out-of-court settlement with CTV Television network and producers of the series, “Whistler,” according a statement released by [...]
Ronaldo’s Worst Nightmare?
Is Andre Luis Ribeiro Albertino a.k.a Andreia Albertine Ronaldo’s worst nightmare? Why does “she” have Ronaldo’s driver’s license and car registration documents? Hey, Andreia, we hope you returned that to the rightful owner. RELATED:Ronaldo and Trannies Sitting in a Tree. PHOTO SOURCE: Associated Press
