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Records will fall despite ban on suits, says Peirsol

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Records smashed at the 2009 world swimming championships are likely to be broken as early as next year despite a ban on polyurethane swimsuits taking effect from January 1, says world and Olympic champion Aaron Peirsol. Full Article at Reuters

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  1. WELLINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Records smashed at the 2009 world swimming championships are likely to be broken as early as next year despite a ban on polyurethane swimsuits taking effect from Jan. 1, says world and Olympic champion Aaron Peirsol. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

  2. WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Records smashed at the 2009 world swimming championships are likely to be broken as early as next year despite a ban on polyurethane swimsuits taking effect from January 1, says world and Olympic champion Aaron Peirsol. Full Article at The Washington Post

  3. For the record, Phelps was saying this after Cavic took away his world record Friday in the semifinals of the 100 fly, going 50.01 seconds. Phelps (50.48) didn't offer to buy Cavic a Speedo. Full Article at Los Angeles Times

  4. ROME — Aaron Peirsol knew he'd gone fast enough before he even touched the wall. He spun around with a big smile and gave the water a roundhouse punch. Not a bad way to get over a huge disappointment. Full Article at Austin American-Statesman

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  1. Michael Phelps, right, Eric Shanteau and Aaron Peirsol of the United States react on their way to win the gold medal of the Men's 4x100 Medley Relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009.
  2. ROME - AUGUST 02:  Aaron Peirsol, Eric Shanteau, Michael Phelps and David Walters of the United States receive the gold medal during the medal ceremony for the Men's 4x 100m Medley Relay Final at the 13th FINA World Championships at the Stadio del Nuoto on August 2, 2009 in Rome, Italy.
  3. ROME - JULY 30:  Aaron Peirsol of the United States looks at the scoreboard in the Men's 200m Backstroke Final during the 13th FINA World Championships at the Stadio del Nuoto on July 30, 2009 in Rome, Italy.
  4. Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini speaks during a news conference at the Foreign Press Association in Rome December 1, 2009.
  5. ROME - NOVEMBER 29:  Davide Ballardini the coach of SS Lazio shows his dejection  during the Serie A match between Lazio and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on November 29, 2009 in Rome, Italy.
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