# Fiona Fairhurst

> Fiona Fairhurst, born in 1971, is credited with the design of the Speedo Fastskin swimsuit. Fairhurst was a competitive swimmer as a child, giving her some background in the swimming industry. Fairhurst studied MSc textile technology at the University of Huddersfield, BA (Hons) at Leeds University and an MA at Central St Martins, London. At Speedo, she had been working in the role of Product Manager Research and Development, before moving on to the Speedo Fastskin, which has been considered the “silver bullet” in professional swimming and has led to numerous title and Olympic medals.

*British inventor*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Born:** 1972
- **Status:** living
- **Gender:** female

## Bio

Fiona Fairhurst, born in 1971, is credited with the design of the Speedo Fastskin swimsuit. Fairhurst was a competitive swimmer as a child, giving her some background in the swimming industry. Fairhurst studied MSc textile technology at the University of Huddersfield, BA (Hons) at Leeds University and an MA at Central St Martins, London. At Speedo, she had been working in the role of Product Manager Research and Development, before moving on to the Speedo Fastskin, which has been considered the “silver bullet” in professional swimming and has led to numerous title and Olympic medals.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.8

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