Associate Press: Physiologist appointed to commission overseeing racing swimsuits

Release Date: August 1, 2009 This content is archived.

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An article distributed by the Associated Press reports FINA, swimming's governing body, has appointed David Pendergast, professor of physiology and biophysics and director of the Center for Research and Education in Special Environments, to the scientific commission that will oversee approvals for swimsuits. The article was widely distributed and also appeared on news outlets that include ESPN and NBC Sports.

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