Phelps was wearing the once-revolutionary Speedo LZR, which has now been far surpassed by the buoyancy and stability of the new polyurethane-based Arena and Jaked suits. FINA has banned those suits from competition starting next year, a necessary move, but one that comes too late to stop the world record binge in Rome.
Because the suit will be widely credited for Biedermann's victory, the loss isn't crushing for Phelps. Phelps' worldwide reputation is based on Olympics, not world championships. Earning a silver is a bitter pill to swallow, but maybe a beneficial one for the greatest swimming champion of all-time. At least he's not in danger of getting complacent.
说的多好。
Phelps' worldwide reputation is based on Olympics, not world championships.
Because the suit will be widely credited for Biedermann's victory, the loss isn't crushing for Phelps. Phelps' worldwide reputation is based on Olympics, not world championships. Earning a silver is a bitter pill to swallow, but maybe a beneficial one for the greatest swimming champion of all-time. At least he's not in danger of getting complacent.
说的多好。
Phelps' worldwide reputation is based on Olympics, not world championships.
