{"id":563163,"date":"2026-02-19T12:20:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/zipper\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T09:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:53:06","slug":"zipper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/zipper\/","title":{"rendered":"Zipper"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The front zipper may be open to any length, provided that:<\/strong>
(1) the zipper always remains attached at the bottom, and (2) the upper part of the suit always covers the shoulders.<\/p>\n

The suit must be fully closed (zipper completely up) in the final 100 meters before the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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1. What Is Allowed with the Zipper<\/h3>
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\u2022 The zipper at the front of the suit may be opened as much as the athlete wishes during the race, provided that:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    the zipper remains attached at the base (bottom) of the suit at all times during the race, and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    the upper part of the suit always covers the athlete\u2019s shoulders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In other words: you may keep the zipper open as much as you like for comfort\/cooling, but it must not drop below the shoulders or become completely detached at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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    2. When the Zipper Must Be Closed<\/h3>
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    Finish<\/h4>\n

    \u2022 The zipper must be fully closed upon entering the final 100 meters before the finish line.<\/p>\n