EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 8 MIN
How tech can give elite sprinters a head start
from The Pat Kenny Show
Researchers at the University of Limerick are currently looking into the effectiveness of ‘super spike’ running shoes for Ireland’s elite sprinters ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Technology has been at the forefront of athletics since the Ancient Olympic Games. But even the simplest of inventions have received pushback from the conservative powers that be. Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can tell us more
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Researchers at the University of Limerick are currently looking into the effectiveness of ‘super spike’ running shoes for Ireland’s elite sprinters ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Technology has been at the forefront of athletics...
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