US track team gets Nike's aerodynamic Swift apparel

Reuben Lee | Jul 24, 2008

It's simply amazing how much cutting-edge technology is being put into sportswear design these days. Take Nike's recently announced Swift System of Dress. Rather than just have the usual one-piece body-fitting track suit, the new apparel will feature a complete package that also includes the arm coverings, long gloves and socks.

The rationale behind the Swift System of Dress is to cut the drag on the hands and feet of the sprinter when running. According to Nike, the dimpled fabric on the gloves and arm coverings helps to minimize wind resistance, thereby allowing the arms to slice through the air faster. Its design team believes the gloves and arm coverings can reduce drag by 19 percent and the socks by 12.5 percent.

Together with the Nike Swift Suit and Flywire track shoes, the Nike Swift System of Dress will be worn by the US Track and Field team at the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing.

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