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World records: how much athlete? How much technology?

Jos J de Koning¹

¹Research Institute MOVE, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU-University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

|July 14, 2010

Summary

World records in sports demonstrate performance progression, but technological advancements may obscure true athletic improvement. This study uses a power balance model to differentiate between technological and athletic enhancements in sports performance.

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Area of Science:

Sports science
Biomechanics
Human performance analysis

Background:

International sports competitions like the Olympic Games often use world records to gauge performance quality.
The continuous improvement of world records suggests ongoing progress in sports performance.

Observation:

It remains unclear if this progression signifies genuine enhancement in athletes' capabilities or is influenced by external factors.
Technological developments in sports equipment and training methodologies may be confounding the assessment of athletic progress.

Findings:

This commentary proposes a power balance model to disentangle the contributions of technology versus inherent athletic ability to world-record progression.
The model aims to provide a clearer understanding of true athletic enhancement over time.

Implications:

Distinguishing between technological and athletic enhancement is crucial for accurately evaluating athlete development.
Understanding these factors can inform future training strategies and performance benchmarks in elite sports.