Milorad Cavic is tired of hearing about Michael Phelps having to compete in a supposedly inferior swimsuit. The Serb even offered to buy his American rival one of the latest models if thats what it takes to even the playing field for their rematch in the 100-metre butterfly. Cavic,who wears the Arena X-Glide,said the perception that Phelps has no choice except to stick with the Speedo LZR Racer because of sponsorship commitments is a complete lie. I know hes making a lot of money from Speedo, Cavic said. Its loyalty. But free will is a gift with a price tag,and whatever you choose to do youre going to pay,but how much youre going to pay is really dependent on you. Cavic said Arena would provide Phelps one of its polyurethane suits within the hour. The X-Glide and a similar suit by Jaked are considered fastest at these championships. Speedo allowed its athletes to switch to another suit if they thought it would improve their chances in Rome. But Phelps,who has been sponsored by Speedo since he was a teenager and earns millions from the company,decided to stick with the LZR. If Mike wants an Arena,he just has to say it, Cavic said. If he wants a Jaked and they don't want to give it to him free,Ill buy it for him. In the media its been portrayed that he has no option. Its a complete lie. Peirsol breaks own record Aaron Peirsol ripped up his own world record to win the mens 200 metres backstroke final at the world championships on Friday. The American swam one minute 51.92 to beat the mark of 1:53.08 he set at the US trials earlier this month. Japan's Ryosuke Irie finished second with Ryan Lochte third. Meanwhile,swimmings governing body FINA set a firm date on Friday of January 1 2010 for banning record-breaking bodysuits,a move that comes partly in response to a threat from Phelpss coach to pull his swimmer from competition until the suits are outlawed.
