Israeli startup Motionize and QuickBlade Paddles have launched the Smart Paddle, which has real-time tracking and sensory technology for measuring technique that is built into the paddle boarding device. The QuickBlade Smart Paddle builds upon the Paddle Edge, a dual set of nine-axis external sensors that provide real-time performance and tracking data. With the Smart Paddle, Motionize integrated […]
SwimTech, a new technology, will be a large part of USA Swimming’s continued partnership with BMW North America that was extended through 2020. The proprietary SwimTech technology will help track swimmers during training and provide them with real-time feedback to use to improve stroke mechanics and efficiency. Technological innovation helping athlete performance has been at the forefront […]
There are over three years until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but preparation for even the smallest details is underway. One of those details is the creation of the medals that will be presented to the winning athletes of the Games. This week, Tokyo 2020 invited the Japanese population to give the organizing committee its discarded electronic […]
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea and 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo both pose a unique challenge to athletes and visitors that hope to communicate effectively. Korean software company Hancom’s “Genie Talk” app and Panasonic’s “Voice-Based Multi-Language Translation System” have emerged as two viable translation options to help bridge the conversational divide. Hancom […]
Swimmer Katie Ledecky is a five-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA and a nine-time world champion. She currently holds the world record in three events. She is also a student at Stanford and undefeated in the NCAA in the 100 free, 500 free, 1000 free, and the 1650 free. Now, thanks to the Pac-12 Networks’ […]
