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BIO 104: Super Human or Super Loaded - Technological Advancements in Athleticwear


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Technological advancements may be the most pervasive force in the 21st century, and the historical unifier of sports is no exception. Athleticwear has evolved to make us faster, stronger, and more efficient in our game play, but are these supersuits turning us superhuman? In this episode of B.S., join us in discussing technodoping, athleticwear advancements, and how we navigate egalitarianism with these new emerging innovations. Tune in to see if these athletic accomplishments are due to breakthroughs or just batsuits!


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Music: William Pleasant

Design: Matheus Lago


Required Reading:

Winning Skin | Science History Institute

Space Age Swimsuit Reduces Drag, Breaks Records | NASA Spinoff

Olympics Flashbacks: How a NASA-designed swimsuit rocked the 2008 games

One Decade Later, Do We Miss the Full-body Tech Suit? - Swimming World

‘Fast suits’ and Olympic swimming: a tale of reduced drag and broken records

Who We Are | World Anti Doping Agency

Sports and Drugs | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Performance-enhancing, Steroids, Olympics, Professional Sports, & Doping | Britannica

BREAKING DOWN DECADES OF NON-CONTACT INJURY RESEARCH

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury or Tear

Jack Rasmussen - Decreasing ACL Injuries with a Revoluntary Cleat

Swimming at the 1972 Summer Olympics

Gender Expectations and Dress Codes in Sports

Women Remain Underrepresented in Sports Leadership, Despite Some Progress – SIGA survey – Sport Integrity Global Alliance

Team USA Women’s Olympic Track Uniforms Slammed As Sexist

Paris Olympics: The gender-specific rules that regulate athletes' uniforms

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