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The Truth About Table Tennis

Guoliang LiuAtlanta, 30 July 1996, Games of the XXVI Olympiad. Table tennis, men's doubles: Guoliang Liu of China serves during the doubles final.IOC; Getty Images/Doug PensingerSpeed glue, robots and...

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The Science of Speed

Jeremy WarinerThe new shoes take one's lean into account.AdidasSwifter suits, shoes that lean and gaming the pistol are just the beginning of the tech innovations giving track the runaround this summer...

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The Secrets of Synchronized Swimming

The USA Synchronized Swimming Team Winner of more Olympic gold than any other team.usasynchro.orgThink it's a sissy sport? Think again. A look at the arduous training, high-tech speakers and...

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Volleyball (On the Sand and In the Gym)

USA Women Versus VenezuelaUSOC/FIVBSmacking a ball over a net calls for some surprising technology Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With more...

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Olympic Softball (One Last Time)

The ProBatter PX2ProBatterA look at the advanced tools players are using to stay sharp-even as softball's last hurrah nears a close Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about...

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Know Your Olympic Sport: Michael Phelps (i.e. Swimming)

Michael PhelpsM@rcopako (CC Licensed)Brett Zarda looks at the athletes, the water, and the technology Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With more...

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Bend It: The Science of Gymnastics

Enhanced FlexibilitySands' machine led to huge improvements in flexibility.USOCA slew of high-tech innovations have vaulted gymnastics to the forefront Every four years, we watch. We marvel at...

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Synchronized Swimming Show Down

Shiny, ShinyAndrea Fuentes and Gemma Mengual sporting the trouble-making suits.USOCA high-tech, swimsuit-bound light show has landed Spain's team in hot water How did the heck did we miss this one?...

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Filming Beijing

Slow BallDartfishBringing every action packed second to millions of viewers takes some serious gadgetry Please enable Javascript to watch this video Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton...

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Know Your Olympic Sport: Equestrian

IceHorseMackinnon IceHorseThe largest athletes need high-tech toys too Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With more than 300 gold medals awarded...

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The Beckham of Field Hockey?

Bending it like that guy, special shoes, and one very hot training chamber are all part of the making of a modern playerEvery four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern...

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Know Your Olympic Sport: Doping

Pillsrodrigo sennaOkay, it's not an official event -- not yet Who's Got the Drugs?Anybody notice something missing? Where are all the drugs? Despite all the attention going into the games, Beijing has...

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All About Badminton

CockyYonexThe final edition of Know Your Olympic Sport takes a long hard look at that sport of champions Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With...

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The Truth About Table Tennis

Guoliang Liu Atlanta, 30 July 1996, Games of the XXVI Olympiad. Table tennis, men's doubles: Guoliang Liu of China serves during the doubles final. IOC; Getty Images/Doug Pensinger Every four years,...

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The Science of Speed

Jeremy Wariner The new shoes take one's lean into account. Adidas Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton, wonder about the modern decathlon and proudly pause for synchronized swimming....

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The Secrets of Synchronized Swimming

The USA Synchronized Swimming Team Winner of more Olympic gold than any other team. usasynchro.orgEvery four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With more...

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Volleyball (On the Sand and In the Gym)

USA Women Versus Venezuela USOC/FIVB Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With more than 300 gold medals awarded across 37 disciplines, our lives...

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Olympic Softball (One Last Time)

The ProBatter PX2 ProBatter Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With more than 300 gold medals awarded across 37 disciplines, our lives are...

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Know Your Olympic Sport: Michael Phelps (i.e. Swimming)

Michael Phelps M@rcopako (CC Licensed) Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With more than 300 gold medals awarded across 37 disciplines, our lives...

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Bend It: The Science of Gymnastics

Enhanced Flexibility Sands' machine led to huge improvements in flexibility. USOC Every four years, we watch. We marvel at badminton and wonder about the modern decathlon. With more than 300 gold...

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