After three years of the most extensive research and development in swimwear history, the LZR RACER made its debut at the 2008 Missouri Grand Prix Swim Meet where it was clearly a stroke above the rest, helping to set three world records and three American records. The world's first fully-bonded bodysuit, the LZR Racer was worn by Michael Phelps for each of his 8 Gold Medal victories in the Beijing Olympic Games. In fact, swimmers wearing the Speedo LZR Racer in Beijing won 94% of the gold medals, 89% of all medals, and set 23 out of the 25 world records that were broken.
To develop this record-breaking suit, Speedo began by digitally scanning the bodies of 400 top-level swimmers and consulting medical experts to make sure that the suit was properly designed to help maximize the potential of the human form. Engineering experts then helped develop the LZR PULSE fabric that not only repels water and chlorine but also offers 5% better muscle oxygen efficiency than any other lightweight suit on the market. Meanwhile, Speedo’s own Aqualab worked closely with specialists from NASA to make sure that the LZR RACER was as sleek and hydrodynamic as it could be. Now, when you step onto the starting block in a LZR RACER, you can feel confident knowing that you’re wearing a suit designed by a team of international aerospace engineers and medical professionals who know that each millisecond counts. The race is yours for the taking.
