After the song was sung (swim was swum) and after a few attempts the fastest time was 20.41 was the best he could manage.
This was great promotion for our sport by Speedo. The 8 minute clip is worth watching for both the visuals, slo-mo included, and Caeleb’s comments on the technical adjustments he needed to make.
It seems that , this time at least, the suit didn’t make the swimmer.
PREVIOUSLY
Friday 11 December 4:00 am ( Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time Caeleb Dressel, the USA swimming sensation, will swim 50m in a Speedo Fastskin 2008 LZR.
HOW FAST WILL HE GO IN THIS THROWBACK SUIT?
Caeleb is the current World Short Course 50meter record holder, having set a time of 20.16 seconds on 21 November at the International Swimming League 2020 season finals at the Duna Arena in Budapest.
You can watch Caeleb’s attempt on the Speedo International YouTube channel. His attack on the 50m time is scheduled for 09:00 am Thursday 10 December Pacific Standard Time (USA). Of course the time won’t count even if he goes under 20 secs. He will be making the attempt in a type of suit that, under FINA introduced rules, is not legal to compete in.
Speedo International YouTube Chanel
Australia – Friday, 11 December at 04:00 am Eastern Daylight Standard Time.
Barcelona, Paris, Prague, Berlin, Warsaw, Rome – Thursday, 10 December at 18:00 pm
London – Thursday, 10 December at 17:00
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