Why do swimmers have to wear speedos ?

Question

Why do swimmers have to wear speedos ?

Answer 1

well they dont HAVE to. most people that do just wear cause they want to and it is less drag for racing.

Answer 2

they dont...most swimmers wear jammers, full body suits, or just ankle length suits...the ones that do wear speedos do it by choice...it gives a much different feel to the water, but in the end, its all the same....unless youve got an lzr....

Answer 3

they don't have to, some chose to because it is like a home made drag sute from the hair on their legs, so if you train with draggage then when your legs are covered you will be faster

Answer 4

not all male swimmers HAVE to wear speedos. its purely a choice thing. most of the guys on my team wear them but some wear jammers which are longer.

Answer 5

speedo is a brand name and most probably you're referring to those brief style swim trunks.  swimmers wear them because it is more appropriate than wearing basketball shorts.

Answer 6

Because they have less resistance than shorts. You can go faster in a speedo and it is much more comfortable for competitive swimming.

Answer 7

Speedos is actually the name brand.  They probably have a contract with them.  The material is made to help make them swim faster.  Aerodynamics.

Answer 8

you dont have to but many do.

they are much more comfortable and help you swim faster than jammers and boardshorts

Answer 9

Because it is better than swimming naked!