Ingolstadt (Germany), Jan 29: Australian swimming superstar Ian Thorpe yesterday tested out a new aerodynamic bodysuit in the Wind Tunnel of German car manufacturer Audi. Thorpedo said he hopes the new Adidas suit, an outfit described only as "an all-body suit", will give him the edge when he defends his Olympic titles at the 2004 Athens Games.

"I am pinning a lot of hopes on this new suit which will maybe give me the hundredths of second advantage which could be decisive for victory," said the 20-year-old. The Audi Wind Tunnel has also been used by Swedish skiers to improve the aerodynamics of their ski suits and helmets.

Bureau Report