Tunneling

[50 Free]

That story about Taco Bell creating a custom brief was great, I happened onto it when it was occurring and especially enjoyed the stir it created. Discussions really showed ignorance of our sport and the uniforms worn in it. Not to worry, USAS won't allow it anywhere it has jurisdiction; it's just for fun.
But back on topic, I expect that when we see outrageous tunneling as some of the examples illustrated, it's done as a dare, an expression of rebellion and to attract attention. Like how my friends and I had this contest as seniors in high school about who could get away with wearing the most obscene t shirt to class. As mentioned elsewhere tunneling isn't allowed usually, sorry, just like the t-shirts I removed upon request, misunderstanding that the teacher actually wanted me to leave the room. Yeah, I was a clown... but it was just for fun. Pretty innocent by today's standards, huh?
However the "diver" who is actually a swimmer executing a great racing start certainly would not be wearing that suit in actual competition. His physical condition so admired suggests that he knows better than that. Serious swimmers just tend to look like that, there is only one muscle not well developed in that sport that we try to work on in dryland exercise. Good coaches stress it when parents complain about the posture and hunched forward shoulders that swimmers get.
Yeah that's a great photo, a beautiful example of the physique we see in swimming. I bet he could blow me away in a fifty free.