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Performance clothing

Can sports clothing and equipment make a difference to an athlete's performance?

Can sports clothing and equipment make a difference to an athlete's performance? Every year companies unveil new technical kit that claims to be able to help the performance of professional athletes. One of the best examples is the swim wear designed to mimic a 'shark's skin' which sucks the water closer to the swimmer's body.

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