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  • FINA nominates five to form new Facilities Committee

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    Interesting news here on FINA.org: The Bureau has confirmed the creation of a Facilities Committee, formed by the following members: Joaquin Pujol (ESP), Chairman Kate McKnight (GBR), Honorary Secretary Per Rune Eknes (NOR), Member Mick Nelson (USA), Member Member from China, to be confirmed. The aim of this Committee will be to deal and update…

  • FINA list of approved swimsuits now includes caps and goggles

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    FINA released today the full list of swimwear approved for use in 2012, and for the first time ever also a list of approved caps and goggles that can be worn. Pretty much every company is now required to submit their line of camps and goggles to FINA for approval, read more on SwimmingWorld Magazine.

  • FINA Announces 'The Dubai Charter'

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    FINA press release: “Amendments to the FINA Swimwear Approval Procedures: the Bureau approved the “Dubai Charter” (see attached document) to be immediately implemented.”

  • Official FINA World Record List Hopelessly Outdated

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    There is not a single 2008 entry in the official lists, even though 41 world records have fallen so far this year and these new better times are listed in the official FINA ranking lists. It cannot be because the records are pending FINA approval, since the individual FINA record pages state that an asterisk…

  • FINA Says Go Copy Speedo

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    Or more specific, from the official FINA website: In regards to the swimwear material, the discussion clarified that there was a broad understanding between the manufacturers and FINA that the rules were not meant and should not be interpreted as limiting the materials to fabrics stricto sensu but that other material could be used, as…

  • FINA Approves WADA Code And New Starting Block

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    As stated here on fina.org, FINA has now incorporated the new version of the WADA World Anti-Doping Code into its rules, together with a new set of FINA Medical & Ethic Rules. The FINA Extraordinary Congress has also approved the adoption of a starting platform in swimming that may have an adjustable setting back plate…