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There’s a lot of innovative sports gear that\u2019s been prohibited because it gives athletes an unfair edge. For example, swimsuits that make swimmers glide more efficiently, gloves that boost a receiver\u2019s grip, bats that allow for more powerful hits, and shoes that make runners faster than ever before.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This practice is called “TECH DOPING”\u2014using advanced gear to get an unfair upper hand. In this video, I\u2019ll walk you through the banned equipment you won\u2019t be seeing at the Paris Olympics and the cutting-edge tech that\u2019s pushing the boundaries of what’s still allowed.<\/p>\n

You might be thinking, “Wait, shouldn\u2019t athletes be on an even playing field with no equipment advantages?” But let\u2019s be real\u2014we\u2019re not running barefoot or swimming without suits anymore. Technology is woven into sports, constantly evolving, and expanding the limits of what athletes can achieve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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