7 July 09

Is the use of cutting edge technology in the design and manufacture of sport equipment akin to doping in the sense that it unbalances the level playing field?

The recent successes in the pool have thrust this issue to the fore in the sport of swimming but it is of course an issue which permeates the breadth of sport.

• Background to Swimming’s Recent Law Changes Relating to Permitted Swimwear
• Overview of Other Sports’ Experiences
• Critical Analysis: Has Swimming Got the Balance Right?

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To share your thoughts and experiences on the issue, please visit the discussion board here

BASL would like to thank in particular Jon Heshka and Charlotte Reeson for their contributions to the above.