Olympic Kit

Reap the performance benefits from innovative equipment that the world’s best athletes use to gain milliseconds on their competition—and torch your own outdoor endurance goals.

What’s giving athletes the edge.

The BLACK DIAMOND AIRNET is a contradiction: comfortable because it’s lightweight. Developed with Czech phenom Adam Ondra, one of climbing’s top medal contenders, the belt is a thin chain of Dynex fiber wrapped in mesh, so the exceptionally light, soft, and breathable construction spreads the load across the entire harness, reducing pinch points. $160; blackdiamondequipment.com

SPEEDO’S LZR PURE INTENT is the result of feedback from more than 300 swimmers—and shark research. Three new fabrics add flexibility for unimpeded movement and compression to promote blood flow. Sharkskin-mimicking texture on the butt reduces drag, too. The combo has real results, with recent world records set in this suit. From $281; speedo.com

These shoes are made to break records—specifically, the speed climbing event’s 5-second barrier up a 15-meter wall. LA SPORTIVA removed half the sticky rubber sole of the COBRA 4:99, ideal for vertical sprinters pushing off their toes. The most time-saving feature? They’re

5.6 ounces. $150; lasportiva.com