Speedo's intelligent swimsuit could let swimmers go 4% faster by 2040

From Michael Phelps to Rebecca Adlington, the world's top swimmers are known for their streamlined movements through the water. But elite swimmers could soon go even faster, thanks to Speedo's latest innovation. Speedo has unveiled the Fastskin 4.0 – a concept it's describing as the'most intelligent swimsuit of all time.' The swimsuit has a number of futuristic innovations, including energy-harvesting fabric and a built-in AI Coach, which Speedo claims could allow swimmers to go up to four per cent faster by 2040. Such improvements could see the men's 50 metre freestyle record finally break the 20-second barrier, and see the women's 100 metre breaststroke time finally fall below 60 seconds.