'Speedo has been a long-time supplier and partner of Australian Commonwealth Games teams and athletes because they are trusted and give the athletes the best swimwear there is,' Commonwealth Games Australia chief executive Craig Phillips said.įor nearly 15 years now, has been at the forefront of reporting fearlessly on what happens in the Olympic Movement. The suits are made by Speedo which has supplied Australian Commonwealth Games teams since the 1958 event in Cardiff, when Australia won all but one of the men’s swimming events and four gold medals in women’s competition.Ĭompetition wear features 'Fastskin Pure Intent' and 'Fastskin Pure Valor' technology plus 'Eco Endurance+' fabric made from recycled plastics and which is 100 per cent chlorine resistant. The swimmers' racing uniforms feature the traditional Australian green, but the divers will wear costumes which feature the 'Unity' symbol, which was designed by indigenous artist Jenna Lee as part of the Gold Coast 2018 Reconciliation Action Plan. Australia’s swimmers are to wear 100 per cent chlorine-resistant race suits at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
