Technology Beats Training

London 2012 Olympics: How athletes use technology to win medals

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/04/london-2012-olympic-games-sport-technology

A report from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers suggests that the ever increasing level of technology used in high level sports like cycling,sailing and other technology dependent sports will decide who the winner is and not the best athlete. With the Olympics drawing near, many British athletes train with the help of expensive technology to enhance their performance, leaving athletes from poorer countries at a distinct disadvantage. Although engineers say that technology might make the difference between a gold and a silver medal, the question is if the engineering community should not be involved in the regulatory process to advise on the use of said technology and it's fair or unfair advantage.

I find technology in sports to be both good and bad. The good is when it is used to prevent injuries or accidents but when it is used to train then I feel it should be available to all athletes and not to a select few from the richer countries. I think it is a very good idea to put technology experts on the advisory board to help determine if the technology in use provides an unfair advantage.