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A racerback is a type of women's swimsuit
Swimsuit

A swimsuit, bathing suit or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn while participating in List of water sports and activities such as swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing....
 design common today among competitive swimwear
Competitive swimwear

Competitive swimwear generally refers to the apparel, equipment and accessories used in the aquatic sports of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, triathlon and water polo....
 and incorporated into some types of women's clothing. The top-back of the swimsuit is not covered to provide flexibility and movement of the arms during swimming.








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A racerback is a type of women's swimsuit
Swimsuit

A swimsuit, bathing suit or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn while participating in List of water sports and activities such as swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing....
 design common today among competitive swimwear
Competitive swimwear

Competitive swimwear generally refers to the apparel, equipment and accessories used in the aquatic sports of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, triathlon and water polo....
 and incorporated into some types of women's clothing. The top-back of the swimsuit is not covered to provide flexibility and movement of the arms during swimming.

History

The racerback was first developed in 1928 by the Speedo
Speedo

Speedo is a manufacturer of swimwear and accessories. The company was started by Alexander MacRae under the name of MacRae Hosiery Manufacturers in Bondi Beach, New South Wales, an inner-eastern suburb of Sydney, Australia....
 company to give athlete swimmers greater flexibility and movement.