Bolt 9.69 and the New Limits of Human Performance

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@ASheaff

There are other suits available that are comparable, if not superior to, the Speedo suit. The suits do make a HUGE impact, but at the elite level, all have access. His accomplishments should not be attributed to the suit. The times yes, but not the relative placings.

However, there are issues with availability at the collegiate level, and unfortunately, this does impact placings at major conference championships, both individually and as a team.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/23062008/58/beijing-2008-speedo-suit-ruffles-feathers.html

The effect of all of this seems to be far greater than what Ben’s 9.79 would be worth these days on a Mondo Super-X track with flywire spikes.