Speedo (suit style)

:Also competition briefs, swim briefs, and racing briefs

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A speedo, which takes its name from the swimsuit brand Speedo, may refer to any briefs-style male swimsuit such as those used in competitive swimming, regardless of the actual manufacturer (see genericized trademark). The term is most common in American English but is also widely used in other English-speaking countries.

Related Topics:
Swimsuit - Speedo - Briefs - Swimming - Genericized trademark - American English

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Like the brief, speedos feature a "V-shape" front and solid back providing form-fitting coverage. They are typically worn below the lower waist. They are secured by a drawstring and thin banding at the upper thighs. Most speedos are made of a nylon and lycra/spandex composite and feature a light front lining.

Related Topics:
Nylon - Lycra - Spandex

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Speedos are used by professional and recreational athletes in many water sports. They are preferred in competitive swimming for the reduction of the water's drag on the swimmer, although knee-length jammers are also common for male swimmers. Speedos are typically worn by competitive divers and in water polo. Some participants in sports that require a wetsuit such as waterskiing, Scuba diving, surfing, and wakeboarding prefer to wear speedos underneath as opposed to shorts for purposes of comfort.

Related Topics:
Water sports - Drag - Jammers - Divers - Water polo - Wetsuit - Waterskiing - Scuba - Surfing - Wakeboarding

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