Photographer's Journal : Capturing History at the Water Cube

The New York Times's Doug Mills shares his experiences photographing diving and swimming at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing.

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[pvtpyle1]

the suits that the americans use help to keep the body buoyant therefore there is less drag against the water. without the suit the athlete would need to use more energy to keep their body higher on the water. it also streamlines the body. also helping to reduce drag. these suits are not against the rules and every swimmer can wear them if they choose. so its not cheating. the u.s. has always had the best swimmers in the world even before these suits.

[bratfink74]

Lucky photographer gets to see MP half naked - in person.

[pasadena333]

we don't fucking care about this Bush asshole free macon !!!!!!!

[swimmer4ever200687]

bill gates , he is supposed to give those swimmers a couple of million of dollars .

[Knoxicutioner]

@Rikutheblack Thats what I was wondering, i think it is.....I bet Bill Gates and Bush were starting conspiracies With the money in power 0_o

[Gynecologist]

The biggest and craziest flaw was the fact that Bernard swam so close to Lezak's lane. Basically towing Lezak in with his wake.

[TxTechRox123]

It's not the suits dipshit, it's called working out and swimming/training for 8-12 hours a day for 4 years....something people in the USA do. We're not lazy like the rest of the world.

[pierangeli14]

That is ridiculous! The suit can't get anywhere without the swimmer in the suit. Besides three out of the four guys on the french team wore the LZR speedo, including their anchor Alain Bernard (the only other guy who didn't was their leadoff). Just like three of his teammates, he had a choice to use whatever suit he wanted, and he chose another suit. Besides there were other flaws that caused the french to lose and it wasn't the suit.

[incaFailure]

well it isn't like he can't afford the seats. ;]

[kthankxbye]

mmmmm.....mens diving.

[birdnone]

I wonder if Americans won because they are really fast or because of the technology in their suites. Can someone explain that? Unless everyone wore the same suit - it's not fair - and they cheat. Which embarrasses me of course.

Then again, I am assuming based on what I heard. So if anyone can provide more info.. don't slam me.