Taupō Neoprene Test: The Wetsuit Brands Worn by the 10 Fastest Swimmers at the IRONMAN 70.3 Worlds

So what was the top brand worn by the 10 fastest men’s swimmers at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand? How about a four-way tie. If pressed, we’d have to put Blueseventy at the top of that list, with the first- and fourth-fastest swimmers on the day, followed by Orca (two and eight), Sailfish (five and nine) then Huub (seven and 10). Here’s how the count broke down:

• Blueseventy – 2
• Orca – 2
• Sailfish – 2
• Huub – 2
• Deboer – 1
• Mako Nordic – 1

Here’s a look at the first 10 men to exit Lake Taupō and make their way to the bike:

1. Greg Harper – 21:48

Wetsuit: Blueseventy Helix

2. Josh Amberger – 22:00

Wetsuit: Orca Apex Flex

3. Léo Bergère – 22:02

Wetsuit: Mako Ultimate Torrent

4. Marc Dubrick – 22:02

Wetsuit: Blueseventy Helix

5. Wilhelm Hirsch – 22:16

Wetsuit: Sailfish G-Range 8

6. Rico Bogen – 22:18

Wetsuit: Deboer Fjord 3.0

7. Henri Schoeman – 22:19

Wetsuit: Huub Agilis II

8. Hayden Wilde – 22:20

9. Kyle Smith – 22:22

10. Jelle Geens – 22:23

Wetsuit: Huub Agilis II

Photos: Kevin Mackinnon

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