Commonwealth Games Australia unveils Speedo swim apparel for Birmingham
Commonwealth Games Australia and Speedo have unveiled apparel and team uniforms for aquatic sports for the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Games.
Last week’s launch saw recent world record breaking Speedo swimmers Ariarne Titmus and Zac Stubblety-Cook joined by Australia’s leading aquatic sports athletes to model the Speedo apparel that they will use to train and compete at the 2022 Games.
The pool competition wear features Speedo’s latest race suits in green and gold, Fastskin Pure Intent and Fastskin Pure Valor, designed to combine 20 years of pioneering performance with innovative technologies and fabrics to make the perfect suit for every type of competitive swimmer.
The diving competition and swim training suits feature the Commonwealth Games ‘Unity’ symbol, which was designed by Indigenous artist Jenna Lee, as part of a series of works created by Brisbane-based agency Gilimbaa, for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Reconciliation Action Plan.
The ‘Unity’ symbol was used on elements of the formal uniforms for the Australian Team on the Gold Coast and has been incorporated into the swimwear for Birmingham 2022.
The range also features Speedo’s latest Eco Endurance+ fabric made from recycled plastics and is 100% chlorine resistant.
Advising that he is looking forward to seeing the athletes perform in their new suits, Speedo Brand Manager, Graham Eyres stated “after the excitement and incredible performances of our athletes last year and even more recently, we are really looking forward to seeing them compete again in a few weeks in Birmingham.
“We’re proud to support them with the best green and gold swimwear and hope they inspire lots of Aussies to jump into their own Speedos and go for a swim.”
Olympic star Emma McKeon said wearing the Speedo brand brings up many fond memories, commenting “I’m looking forward to racing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. I’ve worn Speedo since I was a young girl racing in school carnivals and it’s great that I can wear the Aussie colour Speedo suits to train and race in for this international event too.”
World record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook said Speedo is crucial to his pool dominance, noting “Speedo has been at the forefront of swimsuit technology and an important part of my recent medal winning and record-breaking performances.
Commonwealth Games Australia Chief Executive, Craig Phillips welcomed the ongoing partnership, stating “Speedo has been a long-time supplier and partner of Australian Commonwealth Games Teams and athletes because they are trusted and give the athletes the best swimwear there is.
“We have no doubt the athletes will be bold in Birmingham and will perform with pride in their green and gold Speedo swimmers.”
Image: Speedo will again be equipping Australian swimmers at the Commonwealth Games. Credit: Commonwealth Games Australia/Speedo.
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