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[–] 4am@lemmy.zip 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Is it like having a rudder to steer better with?

[–] Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world 22 points 1 week ago (1 children)

No, the article says the rules afford suit material based on factors including 3D modeling of their crotch (not joking). Some athletes are injecting hyaluronic acid to temporarily bulk up their bulges during measurement to gain more suit material and potentially lift, like a flying squirrel.

[–] sober_monk@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

"I'll do anything to win gold."

"Here, stab yourself in the cock with this syringe."

"...silver's good too."