2006-06-09 06:17:34 · 18 answers · asked by Beth_Watson 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Pool swimmers dont really wear grease these days.. in competition anyways..
a swimmer may choose to put vaseline on his armpit to avoid chafing.. but never for speed
The only time I have used vaseline for a purpose in competition was for insulation on an openwater race I swam in a very cold river. Only reason i can think of
2006-06-09 10:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Usually the open water swimmers use a "grease" agent to help keep body warmth in. Some of the English Channel swimmers have. Competitive swimmers may "oil" up with baby lotion and menthol to help create a bit of a slick so the water flows over the pores and skin easier. Kind of like lessening the resistance.
2006-06-15 16:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by tyrol210 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st off swimmers wear vasaline/patroleam jelly.If a swimmer is wearing a polyester suit the suit often cuts in to the skin and this can hurt a ton!!!!So they put vasaline on to prevente the frictune/rubbing.It also createsd less frictune through the water.
2006-06-10 18:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by no name 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most don't well at least i don't and if they do wear grease during a meet thier cheating because it will provide less water resistance
2006-06-09 19:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I swam, we never used grease or vaseline, it was baby oil. It cuts down on the drag of the water so that you are faster. Just don't get it on you hands, your stroke won't be nearly as effective. And don't forget to shave!
2006-06-10 22:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Staci B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm we dont wear grease
2006-06-11 16:32:20 · answer #6 · answered by noelleblum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helps them glide through the water easier making them swim faster
2006-06-15 08:52:07 · answer #7 · answered by momof3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was swimming, some people would use baby oil. But you don't want to put it on the inside part of your arms and your hands. You'll slip through the water & lose your "grip" on it.
2006-06-12 21:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by aehanrahan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grease?
Where do you thing they put it?
On the swimsuit?
2006-06-14 23:26:03 · answer #9 · answered by K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grease huh, that's icky!
2006-06-09 13:29:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋