1980's

1980's

Faster than the Wave

A historic agreement is signed between China and SPEEDO®, providing the Chinese team with training and equipment, allowing them to return to Olympic competition after an absence of 40 years.

Companies in Belgium, the Netherlands, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland are all licensed to have SPEEDO® products manufactured and distributed. By now, the SPEEDO® trademark is protected in 112 countries.

Breaking new ground again, SPEEDO® became the first ever official sponsor of the Australian Institute of Sport.

Select a Decade

  1. 1910's

    The Origins

  2. 1920's

    Creating a Classic

  3. 1930's

    Style and Performance

  4. 1940's

    War and a 2-Piece

  5. 1950's

    Shore to Shore Expansion

  6. 1960's

    The Sky's the Limit

  7. 1970's

    Ripple Effect

  8. 1980's

    Faster than the Speeding Wave

  9. 1990's

    On the Shoulders of Giants

  10. 2000's

    Unleash Confidence