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11.27.09

So Do Prosthetic Limbs Give Sprinters an Advantage Or Not?

After a year-long study of the case of Oscar Pistorius, two starkly opposing scientific camps emerge on each side of the debate

By Clay Dillow Posted 11.19.2009 at 1:00 pm 15 Comments

Oscar Pistorius: via oscarpistorius.co.za

Using the same set of data--an analysis of double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius and his carbon fiber Cheetah prosthetic legs--two teams of researchers have come to very different conclusions on whether his prostheses give him an advantage over sprinters with both of their legs.

The future of modern prostheses' usage in sports hangs in the balance, and the fight is getting ugly.

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The Future of Snowsports Tech

Bright ideas and products in skiing and snowboarding, from a Norwegian hotel built into a mountainside to an inflatable pack that can save you from an avalanche

By Megan Michelson and the Skiing Magazine staff Posted 11.19.2009 at 12:01 am 0 Comments

Skiing and snowboarding have always been cutting-edge sports, thanks to renegade personalities and high-tech gear. But this ski season, designers are stepping it up to a whole new level. Here, take a look at some of the finest in snowsports tech—and enter to win some gear of your own.

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