Is it true that olympic swimmers shave off all their body hair?

Question

I watched the olympics today and none of the olympic swimmers had body hair or armpit hair.

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Yes because it allows them to move faster in the water because it makes them more aerodynami .  Another tool used is the super tight swimsuit they wear, which fits them like a second skin and takes nearly a half hour to put on.  

Answer 3

Yes, most do, to reduce friction and drag in the water. They used to shave their heads but most nowadays wear swim caps that are actually slipperier than skin......the same material they wear on their legs.

Answer 4

yup, slows them down on the water

Answer 5

By the information you are telling me and by personal observation, Obviously.

It's to reduce friction and make them go faster.

Answer 6

yup

Answer 7

Only the swimmers that are desperate to win. The great Mark Spitz didn't have to do it. He won events with a full grown mustache

Answer 8

They do, to reduce drag. When races come down to 100ths of a second I guess you have to

Answer 9

Yes, for a pleasant image after getting out of the water