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It’s Not Just You: Taekwondo Looks Totally Different at Rio
Athletes use terms like "iteration" and "second-gen system" to describe their equipment, and occasionally discover bugs in updates. The post It’s Not Just You: Taekwondo Looks Totally Different at Rio...
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The High-Speed Physics of Olympic BMX
In the BMX race, bikers start at the top of a ramp and accelerate down. Here are three physics problems you could get from just this one part of the race. The post The High-Speed Physics of Olympic BMX...
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Olympic Golf Was Supposed to Be Huge. So Why’d It Land in the Rough?
Golf at the Olympics seemed like a hole in one. So far, it's landed in the rough. The post Olympic Golf Was Supposed to Be Huge. So Why’d It Land in the Rough? appeared first on WIRED.
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Help This Designer Illustrate Every Gold-Winning Woman at Rio
"There's such a wide variety of body types out there," says graphic designer Wendy Fox. "But then, there's a huge variety of sports, as well." The post Help This Designer Illustrate Every Gold-Winning...
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Body Slams and BMX: The Best Olympic Photos, Part Two
The second week of the Olympic Games was even more exciting. Here's photographic proof. The post Body Slams and BMX: The Best Olympic Photos, Part Two appeared first on WIRED.
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Ball Like an Olympian With This Official Gear
You didn't think Olympic athletes used ordinary balls, did you? The post Ball Like an Olympian With This Official Gear appeared first on WIRED.
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Decoding the Hidden Meanings of Olympic Symbols
In an age where everything is branded, Olympic pictograms must reflect the culture of the host city. The post Decoding the Hidden Meanings of Olympic Symbols appeared first on WIRED.
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The Rio Olympics Are Where TV Finally Sees the Future
Time was, watching the Olympics just meant turning on your TV. That's changed—and there's no going back. The post The Rio Olympics Are Where TV Finally Sees the Future appeared first on WIRED.
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How Team USA Wheelchair Rugby Uses Video to Hack Murderball
When Team USA takes the court in wheelchair rugby today, they've got super-smart software on their side. The post How Team USA Wheelchair Rugby Uses Video to Hack Murderball appeared first on WIRED.
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This Carbon Fiber Paralympics Bike Is a $10,000 Ride
Carbon-fiber handcycles are the rides of choice at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio, and they're completely different beasts than your average bike. The post This Carbon Fiber Paralympics Bike Is a $10,000...
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Video: How Olympic Athletes Hack Their Sports With Physics
Five videos to understand the incredible science that went into preparing for the 2016 Olympic Games. The post Video: How Olympic Athletes Hack Their Sports With Physics appeared first on WIRED.
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