In the beginning, sports and technology didn't always seem like the most natural pairing. What did you need in baseball other than a bat and a ball? Or in basketball other than a ball and a hoop? How much could you really change? As we've seen over the years, though, there's always room for improvement with our most beloved pastimes. Whether it's for the purpose of making a good thing great, or fixing a broken system altogther, technology has played a major role in perfecting the sports that we love to analyze and agonize over. Out of all the changes that have been made, though, these are the 20 biggest tech advancements in sports history.
The 20 Biggest Tech Advancements in Sports History
From breakaway rims to LZR swimsuits to lighter running shoes.
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