The Technology Advantage in Sports Quiz

What is one way athletes have historically sought to improve their performance?

• More spectators

• Less coaching

• Longer competitions

• Better training

What concern do people have regarding new technology in sports?

• It can make competitions unfair

• It is too expensive for everyone

• It reduces the need for training

• It makes sports less enjoyable

What material was used in the high-tech swimsuits introduced in 2008?

• Wool

• Shark skin-like material

• Plastic

• Cotton

How many world records were broken by swimmers using high-tech suits in the 2008 Olympic Games?

• 15

• 25

• 30

• 20

What was the reaction of most competitive swimmers to the ban of high-tech swimsuits?

• They were happy about the ban

• They protested against the ban

• They were indifferent

• They wanted more technology

What type of racquets were introduced in the 1980s to improve tennis?

• Carbon racquets

• Metal racquets

• Plastic racquets

• Wooden racquets

What is one potential future concern regarding technology in sports?

• Increased fan engagement

• More athletes participating

• Less training required

• Artificial legs outperforming real legs

What did the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) do in 2010?

• Introduced new swimming rules

• Increased the number of events

• Allowed more technology

• Banned high-tech swimsuits

What was the impact of the high-tech swimsuits on world records after their introduction?

• They decreased the number of records

• They made records harder to break

• They had no effect on records

• They led to a significant increase in broken records

What is a key question raised about technology in sports?

• What sports benefit the most?

• Who invents the best technology?

• How can it be made cheaper?

• When does it create an unfair advantage?