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[ CCC ] COMMUNITY COACHING CENTER PRESENTS:
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2008 Beach Bash for Autism
How a swimwear brand is accelerating athletes’ underwater performance
Saturday, May 31 at Wave House, in Mission Beach
by michael benninger Photo of michael phelps courtesy of speedo
Live bands, island food, drinks, games, silent auctions, raffles, wave riding, surf demos Live performances by: The Chi Club, High Tide, Major Healy CCC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For more info or to sponsor the event, email
daskin@communitycoachingcenter.org
or 858-603-7344 Wavehouse.com Communitycoachingcenter.org
Speedos aren’t just for European men anymore. Working in conjunction with NASA, the global sport apparel manufacturer recently released a new breed of competitive swimwear that dramatically reduces drag. Since its introduction in February, Speedo’s LZR Racer has helped swimming superstars, including Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps, shatter an astonishing 22 world records.
Canada, Italy and a few other countries regard wearing the LZR Racer as “technological
Swimming superstars shatter 22 world records doping,” and have therefore banned its use from their Olympic trials. However, the
Fédération International de Natation (FINA), competitive swimming’s governing body, recently ruled that the waterrepellant fabric is acceptable attire that gives its wearers no unfair advantage. Look for swimmers sporting Speedo’s space-age swimsuit at this summer’s Olympic Games, in Beijing. Or, for just $550, buy your own LZR Racer and dominate at Marco Polo. speedo.com