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I wouldn't mind a "natural" league where people compete with their junk out, like in good old Roman olympics. That would shift focus fully back to the athletes
by clarry 10y ago
I wouldn't mind a "natural" league where people compete with their junk out, like in good old Roman olympics. That would shift focus fully back to the athletes and their performance, as opposed to the technology they're using. I am concerned that is very difficult if not impossible to come up with precise rules that put everyone in equal standing with regard to technology. Someone will always find a way to gain an advantage, within the allowed limits, or the limits are made in such a way that they favor certain people and conversely.
But this wouldn't solve the problem of doping.
- Someone 10y agoEven that wouldn't solve it completely. If you look at horse racing, the 'going' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_(horse_racing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_(horse_racing) ) hugely affects results. Similarly, in running, some people run better at height, others in the rain, etc.
- pcr0 10y agoBut for the most part, track conditions affect all contestants equally so I wouldn't compare it to technologically advanced sportswear which gives an advantage to individual athletes.