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  • August 2008
    • High-Tech Gear Floods Olympic Games

      High-Tech Gear Floods Olympic Games

      (Newser) - The Michael Phelps-endorsed body suit is only one of the high-tech inventions at this year's Olympic Games, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. NASA-designed shoes, 3D motion-capture-designed bicycles, and a Nike PreCool vest have all garnered attention. But the most controversial is a spring-enhanced shoe that track and field athletes will wear this week. More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics   Nike   shoes   invention   sports technology

  • April 2008
    • Soccer Scouts Look Into Genetic Testing

      Soccer Scouts Look Into Genetic Testing

      (Newser) - Scouts for the world's leading soccer teams spend millions every year trying to spot the next Ronaldo or David Beckham but they could soon be turning their attention to genetic tests as well as training grounds. DNA tests that identify genes associated with top athletic ability are already being marketed in Australia, the Guardian reports, raising no shortage of legal and ethical issues. More »

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      soccer   David Beckham   genetic testing   genetic screening   Football Association   sports technology

    • High-Tech Sleeve Helps Athletes Shoot for Perfection

      High-Tech Sleeve Helps Athletes Shoot for Perfection

      (Newser) - Researchers have developed a sensor-equipped sleeve to help basketball players perfect their shots. It monitors athlete’s movements in real time and plays a certain tune to give them instant feedback on their performance. Over time, players recognize the tunes that equal a successful shot. The technology could be adapted for other gear, like running shorts or a bodysuit, reports Technology Review . More »

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      basketball   sports   wearable computers   sports technology

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