Tom Daley has finally answered that question we've all wanted to the answer to - why does he wear such small speedos?
The Olympic diver, who has become just as well known for his briefsas he has for his diving, has opened-up for the reasoning behind his snug pool attire ...and it's very practical, apparently.
"They have to be small because everything has to stay in place," he revealed on The Graham Norton Show, due to air this evening (May 20).
"If you're spinning around the last thing, you want to do is have something come out of place! And when you hit the water you don't want things flapping about because it would hurt."
Whatever justification you have, Tom, we'll go with it.
Daley, who turns 22 on Saturday,also revealed more about his current training routine for the upcoming Rio Olympics, revealing: "I am back to training six hours a day, six days a week.
"It is terrifying that you train for four years just for that one moment. You get six dives and if you mess one up, it's all over. It's a pretty cutthroat thing."
The Graham Norton Show airs on BBC One this evening at 10.35pm.
Other guests include Jodie Foster, Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling and Greg Davies, plus singer Bright Light Bright Light performing with Elton John.
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FAQs
"They have to be small because everything has to stay in place," he revealed on The Graham Norton Show, due to air this evening (May 20). "If you're spinning around the last thing, you want to do is have something come out of place! And when you hit the water you don't want things flapping about because it would hurt."
Why are divers speedos so small? ›
Originally Answered: Why do Olympic divers wear tiny Speedos? Mostly as to reduce the splash made by the diver entering the water as much as possible (more hydrodynamic) and also so they are tight and will not slip off when entering the water.
Why do swimmers wear their speedos so low? ›
Competitive male swimmers usually wear the Speedo low because it seems to reduce drag. Usually, some of the upper butt crack is seen when they are worn like this.
Why do divers wear skimpy trunks? ›
It's because they allow you to be more flexible since they don't constrict the ability to move your legs as much as jammers do and they are more streamlined than board shorts.
Why do athletes wear speedos? ›
The racing suit's main function is to reduce the drag of an athlete in water, thus improving his time.
Are speedos true to size? ›
Finding your size
Unlike clothing, swimwear needs to sit slimly to avoid drag and gaping when in the water. Whilst our sizing runs true to size according to this slim-fit, you can also use our size charts to find the best fit for you.
Why are mens diving suits so small? ›
We need the suit also to be as tight as reasonably possible because otherwise the force of entering the water from a dive could cause a loose suit to come off. Small suits that (on men) cover only what must be covered and also keep things from bouncing around are the best for these reasons.
Do swimmers wear anything under speedos? ›
But as a general rule of thumb, if your boardshorts have a mesh liner, you can skip the underwear. And if they don't have a liner, you can either do the same or opt into donning a type of underwear, like a pair of swim briefs, that's designed to keep you comfortable over many hours in and around the water.
Is it law to wear speedos in France? ›
Due to the the 1903 law, all men – and boys – of all ages must wear a Speedo to swim in public pools. Emmanuel Dormois, who is a head pool attendant in Paris's 11th arrondissem*nt previously spoke to the Guardian to reveal why Frenchmen must wear Speedos. He said: "Hygiene.
Why do men have to wear speedos in France? ›
The French actually have two reasons for this swimming pool policy: hygiene and the environment. People often wear long swimming trunks as a pair of shorts. For example, you wear them to the beach or while walking through the city. If you then swim in the swimming pool in the same shorts, you will pollute the water.
SCUBA Diving: Most divers wear a swimsuit. Cold water divers often opt for a full body rash guard, or poly fleece base layer. A full body rash guard makes it really easy to slide into a thick SCUBA suit. Poly fleece thermals do the same while wicking moisture and keeping you warmer.
Do you wear anything under speedos? ›
There is never a need to wear underwear beneath speedos (swim briefs); however, you can still be at risk of speedos being see-through.
Will speedos stretch? ›
And speedos are made to stretch and also made to be tight (but like, comfortable), so order your pants waist-size or a step down and you'll probably be golden.
