Are swimsuits for water polo different from regular swimsuits?

They look different.

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Yes. There are slight differences between water polo and regular swimsuits. As a swimmer and a water polo player, I know the differences between the swimsuits.

Swimmers are looking for speed, thus they require a suit that forms to the curves of the body. The tighter, and smoother fit allows for a more hydrodynamic surface. Regular swim speedos usually consist of around 75% nylon, and around 25% Lycra spandex. If a regular speedo is stretched, the material usually becomes opaque, thus revealing a bit too much.

However, water polo players do not care for the extra few seconds saved swimming across the pool. Water polo, like many other team sports, is a very aggressive game. Players usually grab speedos to slow their opponent. (This is also why water polo players usually wear two speedos.) Therefore, a tough non-stretch material is proffered. Most water polo speedos are made of 100% polyester to prevent the permanent stretching of the material.

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Training plan for fitness- swimming?

yes in water polo you have to wear spedos

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