Primary Sources
Timeline
"SPEEDO HISTORY". Speedo International. 11/27/09 <http://www.speedo.com/speedo_brand/insidespeedo/history/index.html>
This article from Speedo gave me information on how Speedo’s swimsuits have evolved through history. It told me the story of how Speedo’s swimwear and fabric has changed throughout the years. I got the opportunity to use some of the information in this source for my timeline. This article helped me understand my topic because it showed me how the swimsuits have been an innovation in every Olympic game by setting new records with the different materials used in the swimsuit.
"Explore The World of Speedo". Speedo International. 11/27/09 <http://www.speedousa.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3642946>
This article gave me accurate percentages on how many Olympic medals were won wearing the new swimsuit for those years, and it also stated on how it has been providing swimmers with the latest and greatest competitive swimwear for 80 years
Secondary Source
Images
"Exposed! The story of swimwear - photo essay". Australian National Maritime Museum. 11/27/09 <http://www.anmm.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=1559&contentId=4304&mode=displayPhoto&startRow=17>
This image showed the Speedo 'Racerback' from 1928.
Video
"Speedo LZR Racer". Zimbio. 12/23/09 <http://www.zimbio.com/Speedo+LZR+Racer#zVideo_1154539_anchor>
This video showed me how the LZR Racer was tested and how NASA was greatly involved in the creation.
Articles
"Swimsuit Battle Heads to Court". Newser. 12/23/09 <http://www.newser.com/story/27660/swimsuit-battle-heads-to-court.html>
This article is stating that TYR a rival of Speedo has filed suit against them. This article helped me understand that not everyone is happy with Speedo’s new swimsuit.
"Try me Speedo Aquablade". The Independent . 12/23/09 <http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/try-me-speedo-aquablade-1338724.html>
This article written in 1996 was stating that the new Speedo of that year was going to increase glide time by up to 200 percent.
"Speedo says decision could hurt sport". ESPN. 12/23/09 <http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/swimming/news/story?id=4356078>
This article told me on how FINA banned the LZR Racer Speedo from future competitions.