SPEEDO ATHLETES CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE SPEEDO US FEDERATION SUIT

Speedo USA proudly celebrates the exceptional performances of its athletes who excelled at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Indianapolis. The 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, held in Indianapolis, showcased the pinnacle of American swimming talent, culminating in the selection of five standout Speedo athletes: Regan Smith, Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Murphy, Kieran Smith And Weitzeil Abbey.

Regan Smithan exceptional talent in the backstroke and butterfly, qualified in the 100 meter backstroke, 200 meter backstroke and 200 meter butterfly and broke a world record in the 100 meter backstroke with a time of 57.43 seconds. Caeleb Dressel delivered excellent performances and qualified in the 50-meter freestyle, the 100-meter butterfly and the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Ryan Murphy continued to dominate the backstroke and qualified in the 100 meters, 200 meters backstroke and the 4×100 meter medley relay. Kieran Smith showed his versatility and endurance by qualifying in the 400 meter freestyle and the 4x 200 meter freestyle relay. Weitzeil Abbey earned her spot on the 4×100 freestyle relay, further cementing her status as a key member of the team.

As these incredible athletes prepare to compete against the world’s best, they will proudly wear the recently released US Speedo Federation Suit, an innovation in swimwear technology that allows athletes to perform at their peak on the world stage. Chosen as the official suit for Speedo’s global team, the Speedo Fastskin 2.0 is an example of Speedo’s relentless pursuit of excellence.

At the 2024 U.S. Olympic team trials, Speedo was prominently the swimsuit of choice, especially among female athletes. The majority of female swimmers chose Speedo’s advanced swimwear technology to compete at the highest level, highlighting the brand’s reputation for superior performance, comfort and speed-enhancing properties.

“’Go Full Speedo’ reflects the unwavering determination and boundless spirit that drives us all: a commitment to seize every opportunity, in and out of the water, and take our dedication to new heights. We are excited to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our athletes, Regan Smith, Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Murphy, Kieran SmithAnd Weitzeil Abbeyat the 2024 US Olympic Team Trials,” said Simon Breckon, Global Senior Vice President of Speedo. “The new US Speedo Federation Suit, featuring the breakthrough Fastskin 2.0 technology, is a testament to our commitment to innovation. With the integration of Lamoral Space Tech and rigorous testing by the world’s best athletes, we’ve created a suit that not only meets but exceeds the high standards of competitive swimmers. This suit represents the future of swimwear technology and ensures our athletes have the best tools to achieve their peak performance. Our continued commitment to research and development ensures Speedo remains at the forefront of swimwear innovation, helping swimmers around the world break barriers and set records.”

Speedo’s USA Federation Fastskin LZR Racer design is inspired by the American flag. Using the patriotic color scheme of red, white and blue, combined with striking, geometric textures and dimensions, the design creates the overall effect of a waving flag as the LZR Racer boldly combines with the swimmer’s movements through the water. After conducting interviews with our athletes, the design team included a hidden message in each suit that was close to their hearts, with the simple words: “Home of the free, land of the brave.”

Featuring the revolutionary Lamoral Space Tech coating, the Speedo Fastskin 2.0 suit offers unrivalled comfort, flexibility and speed. Engineered for maximum performance, it has been rigorously tested and refined with feedback from the world’s best swimmers. Its lightweight design, enhanced durability and hydrophobic properties ensure athletes can perform at their best in every race.

Since the suits were first launched in 2019, 56% of all world records have been broken in Fastskin and since 2023, when we launched Fastskin 2.0, 78% of all records have been broken wearing the suit. Speedo Fastskin technology also flourished at the highest level during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, with 61% of all golds and 49% of all medals won in Speedo.

As the team heads to Paris, Speedo is honored to support these athletes with the latest in swimwear technology. With the combination of their exceptional talent and the latest suits, Speedo’s is confident that this will lead to extraordinary swimming performances.

For more information about Speedo and the new Fastskin 2.0 suit, visit Speedo website.

About Speedo:

The world’s leading swimwear brand, Speedo, is passionate about life in and around the water, creating revolutionary new technologies, designs and innovations and supporting swimming from grassroots to the elite level. In the 1920s, Speedo made history with the Racerback: the world’s first non-wool suit. In 2008, Speedo redefined swimwear with Fastskin® LZR RACER® – the fastest and most technologically advanced swimsuit ever made. In 2011, Speedo unveiled another world first with the Fastskin Racing System – a cap, goggles and suit designed to work together. Speedo is owned by Pentland Brands Ltd. and is distributed in more than 170 countries worldwide. For more information, visit: www.speedo.com

Thanks to Speedo, a SwimSwam partner since 2012.