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Paul Bierdermann Beats Phelps' World Record with Arena X-Glide: Does it count?

Kira July 29, 2009 00:33:22

Paul Biedermann defeated Michael Phelps' world record in what the press are calling Michael Phelps' biggest loss in four years. However, Biedermann was wearing the Arena X-Glide, a high-tech body suit that Bierdermann admits shaves 2 seconds off his 400 free performance.

Judges claim that the Arena X-Glide is substantially more advanced than Phelps' Speedo LZR Racer. The Arena X-Glide may be banned from swimming races in 2010, when high-tech body suits will be banned from swimming meets.

Do you think Phelps' defeat should be reconsidered because of Paul Bierdermann's Arena X-Glide?
 Yes, the Arena X-Glide gave Bierdermann an unfair advantage...
No, the Arena X-Glide hasn't been banned yet, so Bierdermann's victory stands...
I think Paul Bierdermann's Arena X-Glide...
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  • RetroMetro^^ August 04, 2009 20:16:21
    RetroMetro^^

    Yes, the Arena X-Glide gave Bierdermann an unfair advantage...

    They should be suited the same. Even if they all wore the arena x-glide. It'd still be equal. Now lets see the results..
  • Kerri July 31, 2009 11:10:45
    Kerri

    Yes, the Arena X-Glide gave Bierdermann an unfair advantage...

    Why not just have them wear the age old standard swimwear in competition?.
    Keeps the competition on the same footing...now...and with standing records,
    Then when they break a record...it would be on the same merits.
  • jerrichard11 July 31, 2009 02:55:51
    jerrichard11

    Yes, the Arena X-Glide gave Bierdermann an unfair advantage...

    they should have been equally dressed in the same swimwear
  • Strix July 30, 2009 19:06:59
    Strix

    I think Paul Bierdermann's Arena X-Glide...

    is a freaking swimsuit. It didn't do the work.
  • Kerri Strix July 31, 2009 11:11:45
    Kerri
    True...but he must see the added edge it gives him...or he wouldn't be using it.
  • Strix Kerri August 02, 2009 19:01:49
    Strix
    Dude could also bathe in baby oil the night before for all we know if that makes him slip through the water faster, are they going to make it illegal to bathe in anything but regualr water and use anything but certain brands of soap too? People are starting to get a bit too silly, it's just a sport for pity's sake.
  • Kerri Strix August 03, 2009 13:26:12
    Kerri
    Agree that it is "just a sport'. I like to participate in sports but spend very little time watching them.
    But I also think the playing field should be equal for all participants. I see nothing wrong with just having a uniform type of swimsuit across the board.

    But I don't get all sweaty ,and hyperventilate about it either way.
  • Skeeter -Hmm, Hmm, Hmm July 29, 2009 00:38:55
    Skeeter -Hmm, Hmm, Hmm

    I think Paul Bierdermann's Arena X-Glide...

    The suit didn't do the swimming, Biedermann did.
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