This video is taken from the 1936 olympic games in Berlin. this video shows how technology has changed over the past 70 + years. the ground they run on is crumbly and sandy almost. the clothes they wear are baggy and look quite clumpy, the shoes they were are, although do have spikes are very simple and do not fit the foot properly. furthermore the athletes do not start from starting blocks.
This video on the other hand shows the current world record holder, Usain Bolt in the 2009 world championships in Berlin. As you can see from this video, the athletes run on a track, they start on specially developed starting blocks. they have lightweight skin tight clothing and are timed using electronic timing. It is obvious that these athletes have such a bigger advantage than those in 1936. However there is more at stake in 2009 than 1936, as money has an incredible influence over sport. It is no longer about the sport itself, there is so much money in these sports morals have been lost and winning is the only thing.
"winning isn't everything, its the only thing"
Vince lombardi 1913.
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