Should Olympians be able to use technology to help improve their performance?
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They always have used technolgy to help improve performance. Using a stopwatch is using technolgy; as is video, monitoring of vital statistics, applying material sciences to the design of better equipment, kinesiology....
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Olympic athletes spend most of their waking lives exercising, training and practicing their sport.
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Better shoes, gear, track surfaces, dietary info,exercise regimes..
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Modern technology in some instances would be used to speed training and provide better results. \n\nFor example, I can get on my computer and literally find an answer to any question or information on any topic I choose, whereas in a non technological environment, it may prove to be difficult or near impossible to quickly learn some things, as in (The hard way). \n\nIn summation, your statement refers to dull witted and unhealthy beings, I hardly find technology to be at fault here, more like pour upbringing and substandard  public school results . . . . . . . .wouldn't you agree?\n\nDarryl S.
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I'm definitely not an expert but, I think it is the advancement of sports, in general, technologically. For example, the difference in today's safety equipment in football and yesterdays equipment. Past to present, the changes that has led up to what see in sports today. All dealing with technology.
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Anyone who can get throught the Olympic trials to be able to even get to the Olympics is awesome!   He has MANY World records and is there.. Hummm.. Makes him awesome to me...\n\nSuggestion:  You compete against him and win.  I would put major money on the fact you can't!
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hmmm.... since winning an olympic gold medal is seen as a great  achievement... i doubt u ll be able to find a genuine one.... moron
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I agree with the previous posters. On top of what they had to say, I believe that India probably doesn't have very many Olympic quality training facilities and Olympic coaches. \n      Also, how many people do you know would be able to spend the money for the equipment, training, and traveling across the world for 4 years to compete in internationl competitions in order to participate in the Olympics? Also, like someone already pointed out is the pressure on education. The competition for eduction is insanely fierce right now, and I doubt very many people will be interested in "wasting" time doing other things. \n       Another point is that most of the sports that are popular in India aren't really considered Olympics sports (like cricket and soccer).
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forget the machine. there should be laser sensors, overhead cameras, side cameras all at home plate, sensors to detect fair or foul, special high speed cameras on questionable plays, maybe even some form of instant replay.  use the technology that's out there, and take away the potential for human error and bias.
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There are several online training programs including programs developed by former champions Mark Allen and Dave Scott. \n\nGood luck and it is a great sport.
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Yes. It takes skill to be able to throw consistently. If they made curling a winter event then why not shoes for summer? Who do you contact to get this going? I like the idea of it.
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It's called Plyometrics\n www.plyocity.com\nseriously it's what the Olympic athletes use to train! Also Karri Walsh Treanor, Misty May, Karch and Lambert all use it. I know them and omgsh it really helps They totally believe in the program. And it really works!!!!
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Athletes don't compete in the Olympics to break records. They compete to celebrate sports, represent their countries and to win Olympic medals.\n\nSo long as there is sports, so long will the Olympic games flourish.
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Weight lifting helps as long as it done in a manner that enhances acceleration, speed, etc...  Weight lifting only to get stronger will not make you a better athlete overall.  There are also many drills designed to specifically improve acceleration and starting speed/strength.  Check the link below for more information and explanations as to things that can be done...it is also designed specifically for basketball players.
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The Olympic committee says no . Not boring enough, and too popular with young people. The Olympic committee would like something such as free style shoe polishing . Very popular with dull people.
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Yes. Being in the Olympics, even if you are the worst athlete there, is a huge honor in itself.
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We were the olympic champions in Hockey once upon a time but then we have been pushed backwards. \nMany sports activities and athletic activities are not yet encouraged so much but it is not as if there is NO ENCOURAGEMENT at all. Slowly it is being built up but much more needs to be done.\nRight from young age talents have to be located , selected and state has to take the responsibility to give them training and proper type of food etc etc.\nIf individuals are to come up as in cricket it does not happen in games like football.