There has been a focus on new sportswear that can enhance an athlete’s performance. It brings them that extra inch that will allow them to strive towards victory. I’m going to be focusing on sports wear that was used in the recent Olympic games. First is the Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit. This swimsuit was developed with the help of NASA and the Australian institute of Sport. It is made up of woven elastane-nylon and polyurethane material that supposedly holds the body in a more hydrodynamic position while in water. It also allows more oxygen to flow to the muscles. Finally, it avoids drag through ultrasonically welded seams. It has been proven by dozens of world records being broken since the LZR Racer first came out.
The Adidas AdiStar Rowing Shoe is another upgraded sports apparel which allows the rower to transfer more power. This transfer of power is provided with a stable base which is why there’s a lightweight rowing plate with stabilizing outriggers. There’s also a built-in ventilation within the heel to keep the feet at optimum temperature.
To help runners adjust to high temperatures Nike created the Precool vest which holds a number of pre-frozen ice packs. The athlete wears the vest for about an hour prior to the race, reducing their core temperature. by reducing his/her core temperature the body won’t be wasting energy on trying to keep the body cool.
Finally, Nike created the Aerographics Jersey for the USA basketball team. This jersey is designed to increase airflow by 31%. All of these inventions are proof of the technological advancements within our society and it's great that a number of these inventions are capable of helping athletes perform their best.
