BeijingOlympics

You might wonder how much work can go into half a yard of fabric. The answer is, quite a lot, especially if you're the maker of swimwear for champions. Speedo spent three years and untold millions researching and designing a super swimsuit. A suit that only elite, Olympian swimmers would wear. It...

This post is part of our series on people, places and things finding new life in 2008. The upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympics could provide a bully pulpit for Americans who want to prove that athletes can continue to compete on a world level far longer than once thought possible. By employing cutting...