High-Performance Sport: Technology in Parasport

19/05/2023 35 min Temporada 4 Episodio 8
High-Performance Sport: Technology in Parasport

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, I speak with Dr Bryce Dyer to understand the role technology plays in Parasport performance. We consider how technology has developed from crude pieces of technology to sophisticated, state of the art equipment. The disparity in technology between richer and poorer nations is appraised, including how this impacts their Paralympic performance. We discuss, at length, the cases of Markus Rehm and Oscar Pistorius, evaluating the role and influence of technology on their performances. Finally, Dr Dyer explains what gold standard technology in Parasport means to him. Listen to this episode if you want to get a detailed insight about the role and importance of technology in Parasport. Please get in touch with your thoughts on the episode Thanks for listening to the Disability Sport Info show!