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Uniforms Blamed for USA Sochi Loss

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The Under Armour is slowing them down.

Blaming the gear, are we? The American speedskating team coaches are saying the high-tech Under Armour uniforms have a design flaw that slows skaters and explains the mysteriously poor performances of the country's top competitors. Apparently, the vents on the suit's back designed to let heat out instead create a drag that prevents skaters from getting into proper form. Kevin Haley, VP of innovation for Under Armour, says the feedback has been positive, but "we'll move heaven and earth to make them better."

Read it at The Wall Street Journal