Female swimmers are trying to determine where they stand on high-tech, full-body swimsuits, it has been revealed.

According to the Washington Post, masters swimmers - non-elite adult swimmers – have no problem with the suits for their own use, although some believe they do provide an unfair advantage in the competitive arena.

Kathy Casey, chair of the US Masters Swimming Rules Committee, told the news provider: "We don't know what our position is. We're working on it, and there's a wide range of opinions out there that run the full gamut. It's a very emotional issue."

She went on to say that the body will study the issue in coming weeks ahead of the group's technical committee meeting this fall to consider implementing new suit rules, although she added that she has no idea what decision the organisation will make.

Earlier this month, Kettering Borough Council announced it will be providing free swimming lessons for men and women.
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