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Evans: Suits make sport a 'mockery'

Associated Press

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

ROME -- Janet Evans, one of swimming's greatest stars, said Wednesday she was deeply troubled by the controversy over high-tech suits and believes it threatens to make "a mockery of the sport." In a telephone interview with The Associated Press from her southern California home, Evans said governing body FINA needs to act quickly to get rid of suits that aid buoyancy, a trend that began with the Speedo LZR Racer and has continued with attire produced by companies such as Arena and Jaked, which ...

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