Competitive open-water swimming and triathlons have a maximum wetsuit thickness of 5mm to ensure a level playing field for all participants. Thicker wetsuits would provide more buoyancy, resulting in faster swim times, providing an unfair advantage.
Competitive open-water swimming and triathlons have a maximum wetsuit thickness of 5mm to ensure a level playing field for all participants. Thicker wetsuits would provide more buoyancy, resulting in faster swim times, providing an unfair advantage.