While it takes years of training, determination and really good genes even to get a chance to compete in the Olympic Games, the difference between making the podium or not can come down to milliseconds. At this year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, new advances in fabrics, materials and designs are giving the athletes an edge as they go for the gold. It isn't just sporting goods manufacturers that are developing the new technologies. Auto makers such as BMW and aerospace pioneers like Lockheed Martin have helped design equipment.Team USA in Sochi: High-Tech Gear Spurs High Hopes
While it takes years of training, determination and really good genes even to get a chance to compete in the Olympic Games, the difference between making the podium or not can come down to milliseconds. At this year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, new advances in fabrics, materials and designs are giving the athletes an edge as they go for the gold. It isn't just sporting goods manufacturers that are developing the new technologies. Auto makers such as BMW and aerospace pioneers like Lockheed Martin have helped design equipment.
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