FINA, swimming’s international governing body, said body suits will be allowed in open water events next year. Body suits have been outlawed for
pool swimming, but FINA has confirmed that the same rules will not
apply to open water swimming.
The FINA press office said: “The new rules relating to swimwear do not apply to open water. They apply to swimming.” However, the types of fabrics to be permitted are yet to be determined.
