Technology and the sport of rowing
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Advantages in technology have led to great improvements in sporting performance. Which of the six areas of new technology has had the biggest influence? Use examples to illustrate your answer.
I believe that the area of new technology that has had the biggest influence on sport is equipment. This is definitely the case when we are talking about rowing, with to an extent advances in knowledge of the sport and better training methods and techniques.
Since the early days when rowing was first established the sport has come a long way. Although the basic shape of the shell of the boat has not dramatically changed, the materials have. To begin with boats were wide, heavy and had fixed seats. The oars rested on the sides of the boat, and it wasn't until 1846 when out riggers were designed to provide more leverage and core stability. This major development enabled boat makers to produce boats more narrow and stream lined...