Hayley Turner, a now retired flat jockey who rode over 750 winners throughout her career, concurs. She states “it’s just too competitive now” to be anything other than supremely fit and focused.

From tailored trunks to technical briefs, these are the best men’s swimwear picks for a stylish, sun-soaked summer across land and sea.

After decades of banishment from mainstream wardrobes, one of fashion’s most controversial and divisive garments – the men’s swimming brief – is making a tentative return across the globe.

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