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Documentary that focuses on the science and technology that help elite athletes become the best in the world. In the intense competition of the Olympics, where a hundreth of a second can make a gold-medal difference, athletes and coaches increasingly use new tools to gain advantage. Whether it's the time-shaving fabric of a high-tech swimsuit, specially engineered running shoes or computer-enhanced biofeedback, ultimate performance depends on ability plus something extra.
Documentary that focuses on the science and technology that help elite athletes become the best in the world. In the intense competition of the Olympics, where a hundreth of a second can make a gold-medal …
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Maximum Performance: The Science Behind the Summer Olympics | Episode guide and videos - Yahoo! TVDocumentary that focuses on the science and technology that help elite athletes become the best in the world. In the intense competition of the Olympics, where a hundreth of a second can make a gold-medal difference, athletes and coaches increasingly use new tools to gain advantage. Whether it's the time-shaving fabric of a high-tech swimsuit, specially engineered running shoes or computer-enhanced biofeedback, ultimate performance depends on ability plus something extra.