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01-28-2003, 05:36 PM
Thorpe tests out new bodysuit
AFP - Australian swimming superstar Ian Thorpe today tested out a new aerodynamic bodysuit in the wind tunnel of German car manufacturer Audi.
'Thorpedo' said he hopes the new Adidas suit, an outfit described only as "an all-body suit", will give him the edge when he defends his Olympic titles at the 2004 Athens Games.
"I am pinning a lot of hopes on this new suit which will maybe give me the hundredths of second advantage which could be decisive for victory," said the 20-year-old.
The Audi wind tunnel has also been used by Swedish skiers to improve the aerodynamics of their ski suits and helmets.
AFP - Australian swimming superstar Ian Thorpe today tested out a new aerodynamic bodysuit in the wind tunnel of German car manufacturer Audi.
'Thorpedo' said he hopes the new Adidas suit, an outfit described only as "an all-body suit", will give him the edge when he defends his Olympic titles at the 2004 Athens Games.
"I am pinning a lot of hopes on this new suit which will maybe give me the hundredths of second advantage which could be decisive for victory," said the 20-year-old.
The Audi wind tunnel has also been used by Swedish skiers to improve the aerodynamics of their ski suits and helmets.