By Al Tompkins
Athletic apparel companies count on the Olympics as a platform to launch new high-tech products. The SciFi Scanner put together a list of some of the newest products: "There has been no such outcry over the Descente suits. But unlike in 2008, when swimmers like the American Michael Phelps wore the LZR Racer in competitions leading up to the Olympics, the Canadian skaters have yet to race in their new suits. They have been wearing them in practices this month, but will not unveil them to the world until the Olympic speedskating competition begins Saturday."
The New York Times said that "the bodysuits could be the most significant development in the sport since clap skates":
"They bring to mind the Speedo LZR Racer that roiled the waters at the 2008 Beijing Games, where swimmers not clad in the cutting-edge suit complained of being at a competitive disadvantage.
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