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Wind tunnel measurements of the aerodynamic drag (Fd) of competitive speed skating suits were compared to the Olympic race results of athletes who wore these suits in three consecutive Winter Olympic games. A novel, multi-fabric speed skating race suit (SWIFTSkin) that was designed to reduce the Fd of long track skaters was first introduced at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. This suit provided a...