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Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Wearable Tech Track Field Phelps Jacket Cycling Rowing Crew Visa
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Wearable Tech Found At The Rio Summer Olympics

August 4, 2016

Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Wearable Tech Track Field Phelps Jacket Cycling Rowing Crew Visa

In less than 2 days the first medals will be handed out at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. In the 4 years since London’s 2012 Games, wearable technology has emerged as a vital aspect of sports. From training to game day, technology is helping athletes realize their peak potential and even provide a competitive edge. The wearable tech being used isn’t just smart watches and connected devices. It also includes cutting edge fabrics and 3D printed accessories. Head past the break to find some of the technologies being used at this summer’s Olympics.  

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by Doug Parker
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Under Armour Mach 39 Suit
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Surrounded By Controversy, Under Armour’s Contract With U.S. Speedskating Renewed

February 27, 2014

Under Armour Speedskating 2014

 

According to ESPN, last week U.S. Speedskating renewed their contract with Under Armour.  The new contract will see the apparel company providing uniforms through at least 2022.  The announcement is significant following the United State’s disappointing results during the 2014 Winter Games, not medaling in the sport for the first time since 1984.  Under Armour had designed high tech Mach 39 suits for the 2014 team in partnership with Lockheed Martin.  Computer designed and exhaustedly tested in wind tunnels, they were billed as “the world’s fastest.”  The struggling United States clearly placed blame on the suit when halfway through the Games they switched to an older uniform style.  

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by Doug Parker
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