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HISTORICAL FACTS: Speedo org | History Defined

I tried the season's top sporty swimsuits — here are the 10 winners that didn't budge in the lido or the surf

From the local pool to open water, Sian Lewis dives into supportive sports-ready swimwear

Evening Standard

Into open water swimming? Speedo's latest swimsuit and mask-style goggles are built for the waves and murk of open water environments

New additions to the Speedo Open Water Swim range are designed for open water swimmers who want to move in comfort

Advnture

Voices: Cruz Beckham is right – you can’t beat wearing white Speedos on holiday

COMMENT: Just as men’s shorts get shorter every summer, so too swimming attire gets briefer… it’s high time more British men adopted the continental look on the beach, says ‘Aussie cossie’ aficionado Simon Mills

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8 best swimming caps for the pool and open water, tested by a triathlete

However you like to swim, these top-rated caps make for a smoother, streamlined session

The Independent UK

11 best swimming earplugs, tried and tested by a triathlete

Protect your ears during lane swimming and in open water, with these tried-and-tested picks

The Independent UK

‘Unexpectedly flattering’: the 28 best women’s bikinis and swimsuits for summer

From skimpy to supportive, recycled to reversible, these are the swimwear picks that are worth your money – and will stand the test of time

The Guardian - UK

The best swimwear brands to bookmark for summer 2025 holidays

Shop stylish one-pieces, printed bikinis and sustainable sets

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A senator in his Speedos: The photo op that almost didn't happen (and what we photographers can learn)

The secret to unforgettable portrait photos? Celebrity photographer Chris Buck says "Just Ask"

Digital Camera World

Thigh guy summer? Men’s short shorts in high demand and steering swimwear

Google searches for Speedos are up 41% in the UK, and some high street shorts now come with 3in in-seams

The Guardian - UK

Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style review – lidos, Speedos and atomic bombs

Swimming’s deep and shallow ends are granted equal weight in an engaging show that ranges from Pamela Anderson’s Baywatch cossie to the explosive naming of the bikini

The Guardian - UK

Pamela's Baywatch suit to illegal Speedos: London’s Design Museum explores the evolution of swimwear

A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum is celebrating a century of swimwear in all its forms.

Euronews

Need swimsuit inspiration? Clodagh McKenna's turquoise one piece screams sun, sea, sand and chic

The bright and bold colour brings a fun flair to her classic swimsuit

Woman & Home

Pamela Anderson’s red Baywatch swimsuit to go on display in London

She was known for her slow-motion scenes as CJ Parker.

The Independent UK

Pamela Anderson’s Baywatch swimsuit to be displayed at London museum

Famous red bathing suit to form part of Design Museum exhibition dedicated to history of swimming

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The best Christmas gifts for swimmers in the UK, from swim socks to snorkels

Here’s what everyone from top-level coaches to year-round ocean-dippers told us they’d love to unwrap on Christmas Day

Woman & Home

Jasmin Harman's flattering short leg swimsuit is the perfect piece for cold water swimming this autumn

With a low, scooping back and colourful design, Jasmin Harman's swimsuit proves you can swim in style

Evening Standard

David Beckham wore budgie smugglers on his holiday — but are British men really ready?

Sales are up, searches are booming, and Victoria Beckham has shared a picture of her husband wearing them on a recent holiday. Are we ready? Joe Bromley investigates

Space

How satellite technology made it into 2024 Olympic swimsuits

The swimsuits worn at the 2024 Summer Olympics leverage a similar technology used to protect satellites in space.

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What to wear wild swimming for a comfortable and safe swim this summer

Heading to the lakes? Here's what to wear wild swimming to stay comfortable and swim safely this summer, with tips from the experts

Creative Bloq

The new Speedo logo is a bit of a stretch

Updated branding is built to 'perform' on swimwear.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The NBA really wants to move on with Amazon, which means Inside the NBA is probably done for

If it's over, it was a great ride.

The Guardian - UK

Red Speedo review – moral dilemmas and personal fears surface in doping drama

Finn Cole plays swimmer Ray, whose life enters choppy waters when performance-enhancing drugs are discovered at his club

The Independent UK

Even with restrictive rules, swimsuit wars heat up in an Olympic year

The swimsuit that Michael Phelps wore while winning eight golds medals at the Beijing Olympics is still revered around Speedo’s design center

GoodToKnow

A parenting expert has explained why you should never buy your kid a swimsuit in one particular colour

The Independent UK

While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool

Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer

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