Speedo International Limited is an Australian-British distributor of swimwear and swim-related accessories based in Nottingham, England.
Speedo in the "Aquazone" at the 2016 Olympic Trials
Australian swimmers Bonnie Mealing, Clare Dennis, Frances Bult with chaperone and sprinters Eileen Wearne (Aus) and Thelma Kench (NZ) at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics
Michael Phelps (centre) unveils the Speedo LZR Racer suit.
Speedo shop, Neal Street, Covent Garden, London
A swim brief or racing brief is any briefs-style male swimsuit such as those worn in competitive swimming, diving and water polo. The popularity of the Australian Speedo brand racing brief has led to
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…Speedo sponsored Australian men's swim team took home eight gold medals and brought a new worldwide level of notoriety to the company which debuted the swim briefs that would become synonymous with the brand name. By 1957, Speedo had the exclusive licence to manufacture and distribute Jockey brand men's underwear…
A man wearing swim briefs
Water polo player wearing swim briefs.
Swim briefs are the standard for competitive male divers.
Male model wearing swim briefs, 2004.